AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCreative Economy Skills: Kuenyehia Trust for Contemporary Art (KTCA) and partners have completed three phases of ArtVantage, training 30 selected Ghanaian artists (18–25) with business and professional skills for global art careers. Power for 24-Hour Economy: VRA CEO Edward Obeng-Kenzo says Ghana can’t run a 24-hour economy without reliable, affordable electricity—factories, hospitals, transport and data centres all depend on it. AI & Jobs Push: DTI founder Constance Swaniker urges youth to embrace AI and entrepreneurship as unemployment among 15–24-year-olds sits at 32.5%. Investment Promotion Capacity: GIPC and GIPA staff received training to better attract, facilitate and retain quality foreign investment. Business Formalisation: ORC reaffirmed plans to expand business registration outreach after a courtesy call with the Vice President. 5G Spectrum Reset: Ghana opens bidding for 5G licences after revoking an Ambani-backed wholesale deal, with applications due Aug. 6. Health Research Boost: President Mahama inspects UHAS’s major lab complex, positioning it for pathogen research and vaccine development. Mining Crackdown: Illegal miners have been ordered to vacate Global Ore concessions in the Western regions. Regional Tech/Policy: Smart Africa CEO Lacina Koné to speak at the Pan African AI Summit in Accra (Sept 22–23).
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