By: Enock Ankomah
Business leaders have called for urgent reforms to strengthen Ghana’s economic resilience as the 10th Ghana CEO Summit was officially launched in Accra.
Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, Moses Baiden, used the platform to advocate bold action in leadership, technology, and industrialization. Speaking on the summit’s theme, he said globalization has failed to fully deliver on its promise, pointing to rising geopolitical tensions, restrictive financial systems, and uneven economic rules that disadvantage African countries.
Mr. Baiden highlighted persistent challenges such as cross-border transaction barriers and supply chain vulnerabilities, stressing the need for Ghana to rethink its development strategy. He called for greater investment in digital transformation and technological independence, warning that reliance on external systems exposes the country to global shocks beyond its control.
He emphasized the importance of localizing supply chains, promoting import substitution, and strengthening domestic production. According to him, critical sectors including digital infrastructure, manufacturing, and data systems must be developed locally to ensure economic security and continuity. He further urged policymakers to treat cybersecurity and digital resilience as key pillars of national planning.
Drawing from the experience of Margins ID Group, Mr. Baiden noted that an integrated model combining technology development, secure manufacturing, and public-private partnerships can deliver globally competitive solutions. He called for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to create an enabling environment for local businesses to scale and drive sustainable growth.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana CEO Summit, Ernest De-Graft Egyir, described the 10th edition as a milestone in Ghana’s economic dialogue. He said the summit has evolved over the past decade into a key platform connecting business leaders, policymakers, and investors, while influencing national policy direction.
Mr. Egyir explained that the 2026 theme signals a shift from dialogue to implementation, with a focus on accountability and measurable outcomes. He announced that the summit, scheduled for May 28 in Accra, will feature high-level engagements, including a presidential dialogue and the introduction of a CEO-Government Compact aimed at aligning public and private sector priorities.
Adding his voice, Dean of the UPSA Law School and Board Chair of the summit, Kofi Abotsi, praised the initiative’s growth over the years. He noted that the platform has become a vital space for collaboration, enabling access and partnerships among CEOs while strengthening Ghana’s corporate ecosystem.
The 10th Ghana CEO Summit is expected to bring together key stakeholders to shape policies and strategies for the country’s next phase of economic transformation.
