As the government advances its reset agenda to reposition Ghana’s economy for resilience and sustainable growth, prominent public commentator and environmental advocate, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong, has added his voice in strong support of the initiative, urging that its implementation places deliberate emphasis on Ghanaian-led value addition.
Speaking in an interview, Nana Sarpong described the reset agenda as timely and visionary, noting that its long-term success will depend on how effectively it empowers Ghanaians to move beyond primary production into processing, manufacturing and export of finished goods.
“The reset offers Ghana a historic opportunity to deepen economic transformation by ensuring that Ghanaians are not only suppliers of raw materials, but owners and leaders across the value chain,” he said.
According to him, value addition remains central to reducing import dependency, strengthening the cedi, creating jobs and ensuring that economic growth translates into broad-based prosperity.
Nana Sarpong identified agriculture as a critical sector through which the objectives of the reset agenda can be rapidly advanced.
He observed that with targeted investment, coordinated policy support and strong private sector participation, agricultural value addition could significantly reduce food imports, minimise post-harvest losses and generate employment, particularly for the youth.
History
Drawing from Ghana’s own history, he cited the Operation Feed Yourself programme of the Acheampong government in the 1970s as a compelling example of how state-enabled mobilisation, aligned with citizen enterprise, can drive food security and national confidence.
“Operation Feed Yourself showed what is possible when government provides direction and Ghanaians respond with enterprise and commitment,” he said, adding “A modern, value-addition-driven version of that approach can strongly support the reset agenda.”
He explained that reviving this spirit adapted to today’s industrial, technological and export realities would accelerate agro-processing, strengthen rural economies and position Ghana as a competitive player in regional and global food value chains.
Nana Sarpong further emphasised the importance of policies that strengthen indigenous enterprise, noting that a vibrant domestic private sector is indispensable to achieving the goals of the reset agenda.
“A reset that empowers Ghanaian businesses strengthens national resilience. When local enterprises grow, jobs are created, innovation increases and wealth circulates within the economy.”
He encouraged continued efforts to improve the business environment, expand access to finance and align taxation and industrial policy to support competitiveness and long-term growth.
Developing economic champions
As part of the reset agenda’s long-term vision, Nana Sarpong advocated the deliberate nurturing of strong Ghanaian-owned companies capable of competing regionally and globally.
Such enterprises, he noted, would serve as anchors for industrialisation, technology transfer and export expansion.
“Every successful economy is built around strong indigenous economic champions. Ghana’s reset should intentionally produce such champions to drive growth and reduce poverty.”
He stressed that building globally competitive Ghanaian businesses is not merely an economic aspiration, but a strategic necessity for sustainable development.
Empowered and resilient Ghana
Nana Sarpong concluded that the fundamental aim of the reset agenda must be to empower the Ghanaian, reduce dependency and foster a sense of ownership in national development.
“This reset must inspire confidence in Ghanaian capability. By prioritising Ghanaian-led value addition, the reset agenda can transition the nation from dependency to ownership, securing a more resilient, self-reliant and prosperous future.”
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