Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged nations to deepen economic integration as a pathway to shared prosperity, stressing that stronger regional and inter-regional partnerships remain critical for sustainable growth.
Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum, the Speaker reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing economic diplomacy and policies that facilitate trade, investment, and cooperation across borders.
He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to West Africa, citing the country’s political stability, expanding transport infrastructure, modern port facilities, and industrialisation agenda as key advantages for boosting trade and economic growth. Bagbin noted that Ghana’s transition to a 24-hour economy is expected to enhance productivity, trade facilitation, and global competitiveness.
The Speaker further emphasized the need to integrate people alongside economies, arguing that the movement of goods and services must be matched by the free movement of people.
Commending Morocco, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and IMF, and other partners for fostering collaboration among Africa, Europe, and the Gulf States, Bagbin called on governments to uphold transparency, accountability, and sound economic policies to drive sustainable development.
The forum brought together parliamentary leaders and economic policymakers to explore strategies for strengthening cooperation across regions, with Ghana positioning itself as a reliable partner in advancing shared prosperity.
Marrakesh, Morocco, June 2026 — Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged nations to deepen economic integration as a pathway to shared prosperity, stressing that stronger regional and inter-regional partnerships remain critical for sustainable growth.
Delivering the keynote address at the 4th Marrakesh Parliamentary Economic Forum, the Speaker reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to advancing economic diplomacy and policies that facilitate trade, investment, and cooperation across borders.
He highlighted Ghana’s strategic position as a gateway to West Africa, citing the country’s political stability, expanding transport infrastructure, modern port facilities, and industrialisation agenda as key advantages for boosting trade and economic growth. Bagbin noted that Ghana’s transition to a 24-hour economy is expected to enhance productivity, trade facilitation, and global competitiveness.
The Speaker further emphasized the need to integrate people alongside economies, arguing that the movement of goods and services must be matched by the free movement of people.
Commending Morocco, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, the Parliamentary Network of the World Bank and IMF, and other partners for fostering collaboration among Africa, Europe, and the Gulf States, Bagbin called on governments to uphold transparency, accountability, and sound economic policies to drive sustainable development.
The forum brought together parliamentary leaders and economic policymakers to explore strategies for strengthening cooperation across regions, with Ghana positioning itself as a reliable partner in advancing shared prosperity.
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