Ghana’s Voice for Inclusive Growth Returns to the Global Stage
In a landmark appearance at a high-level international dialogue in Abu Dhabi, minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh represents Ghana with a clear mandate: to place inclusive growth and green industrialisation at the center of sustainable development discussions. As a senior parliamentarian and advocate for equitable progress, Dompreh is leveraging the platform to articulate how African nations can pursue prosperity without compromising the environment.
Why Inclusive Growth and Green Industrialisation Matter
Inclusive growth goes beyond GDP figures. It prioritizes expanding economic opportunities for all segments of society, reducing inequality, and ensuring that vulnerable communities share in the benefits of development. Green industrialisation, meanwhile, ties economic progress to sustainable energy, circular economies, and resilient infrastructure. Together, they offer a roadmap for nations seeking durable development that does not eclipse ecological health or social equity.
Dompreh’s Key Messages
At the Abu Dhabi dialogue, Dompreh emphasized several core messages:
- People-first growth: Economic policies must create jobs, raise household incomes, and improve access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and reliable energy.
- Green transition as opportunity: Ghana and other developing economies can leapfrog traditional, polluting stages of industrialisation by investing in clean technologies, renewable energy, and green infrastructure.
- Quality jobs and skills: Beyond rapid growth, the focus is on sustainable employment—skilled manufacturing, energy-efficient construction, and climate-resilient industries that empower local workforces.
- Private sector and public partnership: A collaborative approach is essential, with policies that incentivize innovation, investment, and responsible business practices.
- Global solidarity: The dialogue underscores the need for international cooperation, climate finance, and technology transfer to support developing economies on their green paths.
Implications for Africa and the Global South
Dompreh’s stance aligns with a growing consensus that sustainable development requires concrete, practical steps that connect local realities with global ambitions. For African economies, the emphasis on inclusive growth and green industrialisation signals a shift from exporting raw materials alone to building value chains, upgrading industries, and creating resilient communities.
Policy Priorities on the Ground
Several policy areas were highlighted as critical to turning dialogue into tangible progress:
- Access to finance: Green bonds, concessional financing, and blended finance can accelerate investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable manufacturing.
- Skills development: Investment in vocational and technical education ensures a capable workforce ready for modern green industries.
- Infrastructure for sustainability: Modern grids, storage solutions, and climate-resilient infrastructure reduce risk and unlock private investment.
- Policy certainty: Clear regulatory frameworks foster long-term planning, attracting both domestic and foreign investors.
What This Means for Ghana
For Ghana, the conversations in Abu Dhabi reinforce a national trajectory that blends growth with environmental stewardship. With its rich natural resources and dynamic young population, Ghana has the potential to become a regional hub for green manufacturing, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy deployment. Dompreh’s advocacy reinforces the government’s commitment to inclusive policies that expand opportunity while protecting the climate for future generations.
Looking Ahead
As international meetings continue to shape the global development agenda, Dompreh’s contributions in Abu Dhabi illuminate a practical path forward: invest in people, empower communities, and build economies that thrive without compromising the planet. The dialogue’s outcomes may influence policy choices back home, guiding reforms that strengthen social protection, drive industrial modernisation, and accelerate the adoption of green technologies. In that sense, the Abu Dhabi event is not just a talk shop—it is a catalyst for tangible, inclusive, and sustainable growth for Ghana and the broader African continent.
