ECO24 — 24hr Economy GAB Positioning & Revenue

Charter approved. Promoted to Projects module for delivery.

Needs assessment and business case validated. Recommended for charter.

Initial screen passed. Authorized for business analysis.

## Rigorous Needs Assessment: GAB Climate Smart Investments Ltd for Ghana's 24-Hour Economy ### 1. Situation Statement Ghana's government, under its "24-hour economy" policy initiative, aims to enhance economic productivity, create jobs, and stimulate growth by encouraging businesses to operate around the clock. Key guidelines for this policy emphasize improved infrastructure (roads, energy), enhanced security, streamlined regulatory processes, and incentives for industries capable of continuous operations. For the agribusiness sector, particularly within cassava cultivation and agro-processing, this policy presents a transformative opportunity. The demand for industrial raw materials like

## Business Case: GAB Climate Smart Investments Ltd's 24-Hour Economy Project ### 1. Executive Summary GAB Climate Smart Investments Ltd (GCSI) proposes the "24-Hour Economy Project" to unlock significant value in Ghana's agro-processing sector, specifically within the Volta Corridor and Ashanti Region. This initiative will transition selected agro-processing facilities from conventional single-shift operations to continuous 24/7 production cycles, addressing critical bottlenecks in raw material supply, processing capacity, and market responsiveness. By acting as an orchestrator and value-chain integrator, GCSI will facilitate the necessary operational shifts, leveraging its expertise in c

## Benefits Realization Plan: GAB 24-Hour Economy Project ### 1. Project Context The GAB 24-Hour Economy Project aims to significantly enhance agricultural productivity, market access, and operational efficiency within West African agribusiness by extending GAB's core operational hours. This initiative will unlock latent capacity, facilitate continuous processing and logistics, and provide enhanced support services to our network of farmers, aggregators, and buyers. The successful realization of this project's benefits is critical for GAB's strategic growth and its mandate to foster sustainable agricultural development. ### 2. Benefit Owners & Accountability | Benefit Area

# Project Charter Basis: ECO24 - GAB's 24-Hour Economy Project **Project Title:** ECO24 - GAB's 24-Hour Economy Project **Project Manager:** [To be assigned] **Project Sponsor:** GAB Executive Board **Project Goal:** To strategically position GAB as a key player in the evolving 24-hour economy landscape by establishing foundational operational capabilities, particularly in supply chain management and compliance. --- ### 1. Project Objectives: * **Launch 24-hour supply contracts:** Successfully negotiate, sign, and implement at least two (2) pilot 24-hour supply contracts with selected partners, ensuring continuous availability and delivery of agricultural products/inputs. * **Regi

# Transition Plan — ECO24 to Operations ## Trigger Transition begins when ECO24 has: - At least two active industrial supply agreements, - Revenue logged in Finance, - A repeatable supply and invoicing workflow. ## Transition steps 1. **Hand over supply-contract execution** from Projects to Agribusiness / Sales operating rhythm. 2. **Move buyer follow-ups** into the weekly buyer-outreach routine. 3. **Archive ECO24 project** once sustained monthly deliveries are proven for three consecutive months. 4. **Capture operational feedback** for continuous improvement and new Portfolio initiatives. ## Success criteria - Monthly delivery tonnage and revenue are tracked in Finance without project i