The government is committed to strengthening diaspora-friendly policies and expanding opportunities for collaboration as part of the country’s reset agenda, the Vice- President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has said.

At the closing ceremony of the two-day Diaspora Summit in Accra last Saturday, the Vice-President said the contributions of the diaspora were fundamental in the country’s quest for economic and infrastructural development.

“This summit has also reaffirmed that resetting Ghana requires partnership.

The government is committed to strengthening diaspora-friendly policies and expanding clear pathways for investment and collaboration,” she said.

She mentioned that contributions such as remittances, skills transfer, investment, advocacy, and cultural preservation efforts were essential in the government’s effort to set the country on a course to sustainable development.

“Your contributions to Ghana are neither marginal nor episodic.

Through remittances, skills transfer, investment, advocacy and cultural preservation, you continue to influence this country's path. 

“The idea of the diaspora and Ghana's 17th region is more than a slogan. It is a recognition of your place in our national life,” she said.

Policies

The Vice-President indicated that the government’s flagship programmes such as “Adwumawura Programme, Nkukornkitinkiti Programme, Feed Ghana, and the 24-hour Economy policy” were designed to create entry points for diaspora participation.

She emphasised that a strong partnership required creating conducive conditions, citing Ghana's progress in stabilising its economy and rebuilding reserves, which are critical in attracting investments.

“We know that a strong partnership is not built solely on words; it is created by conditions. Under the Reset Ghana Agenda, the groundwork for stability and growth is being rebuilt.

“Inflation has sharply reduced. The Ghana Cedi is stabilising; reserves are strengthening and confidence is returning. Colleagues and friends, these are not endpoints.

They are the baseline conditions needed for serious engagement by investors, innovators and partners both at home and abroad,” the Vice-President said.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged the diaspora to solidify the progress made and contribute to Ghana's growth, stating that the government is counting on their partnership.

Engagement

The Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, advocated a more intentional and structured engagement with the African diaspora.

She indicated that the country’s history extended beyond its borders, and the skills, ideas and values of Ghanaians had contributed to its progress.

The Deputy Chief of Staff stated that the summit must not only address historical injustices but also reimagine production systems, investment flows and partnerships to create jobs and prosperity for Ghana's youth.

She lamented that the country imported over 70 per cent of its goods, including food and essential medicines, which had over the years contributed to draining foreign exchange and limited job creation.

Ms Bampoe Addo attributed these challenges to a lingering colonial economic structure that exposed Ghana to global price shocks and vulnerabilities.

She stressed that reversing this legacy required a fundamental restructuring of the economy towards value addition, industrial production and export competitiveness, with the diaspora playing a key role.

While acknowledging the importance of remittances, the Deputy Chief of Staff indicated that consumption without production deepened dependency and undermined sustainable growth.

She expressed confidence that Africa's shared history and resilience demonstrated its ability to drive transformation and push forward a transformative agenda.