Accra – At the opening session of the Non‑Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, former Ghanaian president John Dramani Mahama outlined a new strategic framework dubbed the “Accra Reset”. The proposal, delivered to delegates from more than 120 member states, seeks to move the Global South away from a perpetual role as raw‑material exporters.
Mahama warned that continued reliance on unprocessed commodities limits economic resilience and hampers development, stating that “we cannot remain perpetual suppliers of raw materials”. He called for coordinated action to build regional value chains, expand manufacturing capacity, and harness digital technologies to create higher‑value products.
The Accra Reset agenda emphasizes South‑South cooperation, urging member countries to pool resources for infrastructure upgrades, research and development, and skills training. Mahama highlighted the need for reforms in trade and finance that would give emerging economies greater bargaining power in global markets.
The NAM summit, hosted by Ghana for the first time in more than two decades, provides a platform for the bloc’s 120‑plus members to discuss common challenges, ranging from climate change to geopolitical tensions. Ghana’s current government, led by President Nana Akufo‑Addo, has positioned the country as a logistical hub for the summit, showcasing its own efforts to diversify its economy beyond cocoa and gold.
Mahama’s remarks were reported by Reuters World, which noted that the Accra Reset aligns with broader calls from developing nations for a more equitable international economic order. While the proposal does not contain binding commitments, it is intended to shape future NAM deliberations and encourage investment in sectors such as renewable energy, agro‑processing and advanced manufacturing.
Observers said the initiative could serve as a catalyst for policy dialogue among NAM members, though its impact will depend on the willingness of individual governments and private sector actors to adopt the suggested reforms.
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