Ghana at 100, 2019

This document proffers a nationally owned long-term perspective for the country when the country turns 100 as an independent country in 2057. The document promotes national social and economic transformation with an approach that blends continuity and change on the basis of a common vision of national development in a multi-party democracy. The vision of the Ghana at 100 project is to achieve a democratic, inclusive, self-reliant developed country by 2057; the vision envisages a just, free and a prosperous nation that guarantees high income per capita of not less than US$50,000 equivalent, with opportunities for all Ghanaians to develop to their fullest potential, live healthy and fulfilling lives, and contribute fully to national development. The document projects that the country would have the following characteristics by 2057; self-confident citizens with high standards of patriotism anchored on discipline, good work ethic, who put the welfare of country above self-interest; Nominal GDP of approximately US$3.4 trillion and per capita GDP of not less than US$50,000 equivalent; Resilient, service-oriented, industrialised and globally competitive economy; A business and financial hub in the West Africa sub-region; Modernised agriculture for sufficient food to ensure food security and raw materials for agro-based industries and exports; Minimal income disparities; Robust pension schemes that provide adequate social security and funding for long-term transformation of the economy; Affordable and diversified energy supply to meet industrial and domestic needs; Effective, efficient, dynamic and inclusive institutions that ensure accountability, integrity, and transparency, with negligible levels of corruption, among others. The document has four underlying pillars; government, peace and security pillar- to build efficient and accountable institutions in a society imbued with high integrity and resolved to make concerted efforts to maintain peace and security; economic pillar- to build an industrialised, inclusive and resilient economy; social pillar- to equitably create well-developed human capital; and environmental pillar, which aims to build well-planned and safe communities while protecting the natural environment. The document identifies ten key drivers in achieving the four strategic pillars, including; Quality Political Leadership; Values and Attitudinal Change; Peace and Security; Efficient Public Service and Institutional Strengthening; Maintaining Macro-Economic Stability; Human Capital Development and Efficient Productivity; Science, Technology and Innovation; Land Reforms; Infrastructure Development; and Clean and Affordable Energy. The policy is to be implemented in four stages; foundation for take-off; structural transformation; accelerated growth; and consolidation.