The Mahama-led administration has officially discontinued the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative introduced under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
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Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, announced the decision during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, July 8. She cited the rollout of the 24-Hour Economy initiative as the reason for shelving the 1D1F programme.
“Mr. Speaker, as of now, there is no policy known as 1D1F. The 24-hour economy is the new game changer,” the Minister said.
She explained that the new focus was on establishing agro-processing parks that would enable round-the-clock production, promote import substitution, drive exports, and create jobs for Ghana’s youth.
“We are building agro-parks to operate continuously and serve as key industrial hubs. These will contribute to export earnings, reduce imports, and generate employment,” she stated.
The announcement was made in response to an urgent question from Minority Leader and NPP MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. He had sought clarification on the investment incentives available following the policy shift from 1D1F.
Background: What Was the 1D1F Initiative?
Launched under the Akufo-Addo administration, the One District, One Factory (1D1F) policy aimed to industrialize Ghana’s economy by establishing at least one factory in each of the country’s districts.
It was focused on value addition, local resource utilization, and private sector-led development in rural and peri-urban areas.
Unlike past rural development efforts that concentrated on infrastructure, 1D1F prioritized commercially viable enterprises to stimulate inclusive economic growth.
