President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the CEO Government Compact 2026, a strategic framework aimed at transforming the relationship between government and the private sector from symbolic engagements into a results-driven partnership focused on accountability, economic growth, and national development.
The initiative, according to the President, seeks to create a more structured and transparent collaboration between the state and business leaders to accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation, improve investor confidence, and promote sustainable job creation.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, President Mahama stressed that the future of Ghana’s economy depends heavily on effective cooperation between government institutions and the private sector. He noted that the CEO Government Compact 2026 is designed to ensure that engagements between policymakers and business executives move beyond conferences and formal meetings to practical actions with measurable outcomes.
“This compact is about building trust, ensuring accountability, and creating a shared vision for national development,” President Mahama stated. “Government alone cannot drive economic transformation without the active participation of the private sector.”
The framework outlines clear commitments from both government and business leaders, focusing on policy consistency, ease of doing business, investment promotion, industrial growth, digital transformation, infrastructure development, and youth employment.
Under the compact, regular engagements will be held between top government officials and chief executive officers across various sectors to monitor progress, address challenges affecting businesses, and evaluate the implementation of agreed reforms.
President Mahama emphasized that the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to position Ghana as a competitive business destination within Africa and globally. He added that the compact would also help reduce bureaucratic bottlenecks, improve regulatory efficiency, and encourage innovation-driven entrepreneurship.
Business leaders present at the launch welcomed the initiative and described it as a positive step toward strengthening confidence between the public and private sectors. Many expressed optimism that the framework would create a more predictable business environment capable of attracting local and foreign investments.
The President further urged corporate leaders to support government efforts through responsible business practices, job creation, skills development, and investments that directly impact communities and improve livelihoods.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic stability, transparency, and inclusive growth, stating that the CEO Government Compact 2026 represents a new chapter of partnership where both government and businesses work together toward shared national prosperity.
The launch of the compact is expected to serve as a major platform for policy dialogue and collaborative problem-solving as Ghana seeks to strengthen its economy and create long-term opportunities for its citizens.
