President John Dramani Mahama has announced new performance metrics for Ghana’s ambassadors and envoys, aimed at linking diplomacy and trade to measurable outcomes under the government’s reset agenda.

Speaking at the Ambassadors’ Conference in Accra on September 1, 2025, which also served as an orientation for new envoys, President Mahama stated that missions abroad would now be assessed based on the scale of investments, trade, and opportunities secured for Ghanaians, rather than protocol and ceremony.

He explained that the KPIs would track eight areas, including economic diplomacy, consular services, diaspora engagement, financial management, security and ethical compliance, among others yet to be disclosed to the envoys.

“For too long, success in diplomacy was measured by pomp and ceremony. Today, that has changed. Your success will be measured not by ceremonial protocol, but by the scale of investment, trade, and opportunities you help secure for the people of Ghana,” he said.

He added that the reset agenda was introduced to help put the economy back on track and restore public confidence in governance.

The president noted that the government’s flagship programmes, such as the 24-Hour Economy, the creation of the Women’s Development Bank, the Agri-Reset Programme, and youth apprenticeship schemes, are intended to create and sustain jobs.

President Mahama urged envoys to promote investment in industrialisation, renewable energy, digital services, agro-processing, infrastructure, and tourism, while also expanding markets for processed cocoa, shea butter, textiles, crafts, and digital services.

The first-ever KPIs for Ghanaian Ambassadors duly launched by President Mahama.

We shall make sure we deliver impactful diplomacy to reset, transform and create real opportunities for all.

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— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) September 2, 2025