Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has been recognised as number five on a list of the 50 most powerful people in the world of development and changemaking, compiled by respected publications, DEVEX, for his championing of the Accra Reset.
The prestigious Devex Power 50 list identifies the individuals transforming the global development sector during a period of “tectonic shifts.”
Mahama’s high ranking places him at the forefront of a new generation of leaders who are navigating the retrenchment of traditional foreign assistance and the rise of private-sector-led growth.
At the heart of President Mahama’s inclusion is his vision for the “Accra Reset,” a bold framework designed to redefine the relationship between African nations and the global North. As the United States and other major donors reduce their foreign aid footprints, Mahama has emerged as a leading voice for a “post-aid” Africa.
The Accra Reset focuses on leveraging domestic resource mobilization, fostering regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and utilizing technology to leapfrog traditional development hurdles.
Devex notes that Mahama has moved beyond the rhetoric of “Africa Beyond Aid” to implement practical, market-driven policies that attract development finance while maintaining national sovereignty.
Mahama’s position at number 5 is a testament to his influence in several key areas:
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