NDC Job Creation Initiatives 1. 24-Hour Economy This is a deliberate policy by John Dramani Mahama to encourage and support businesses and public organisations to operate 24/7 in three shifts of eight hours each to boost production, promote productivity, and generate well-paying jobs. The 24-Hour Economy policy aims to transform Ghana into an import-substitution and export-led economy. 2. Women’s Development Bank The Women’s Development Bank is a special-purpose bank run by women. It will support women-owned and women-led businesses with low-interest loans and other tailored financial services on very flexible terms. This is aimed at economically empowering a minimum of one million Ghanaian women. 3. National Apprenticeship Programme The National Apprenticeship Programme is a policy to generate self-employment by providing free technical and vocational training for young people in various crafts. Trained apprentices will be issued with appropriate certification and supporte...