John Mahama 5th Most Powerful in Development

Ghana's President, John Mahama, has been ranked as the 5th Most Powerful person in global development and changemaking by Devex, a respected international development publication. This recognition is primarily due to his leadership in championing the 'Accra Reset' agenda. The Accra Reset is a bold initiative advocating for a new deal for African development, moving away from aid-dependent models towards national ownership, domestic resource mobilization, regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area, and leveraging technology. It also seeks to establish new governance, business, and financing models in response to declining traditional foreign aid, particularly from the United States. The initiative, initially focused on African health sovereignty, has expanded into a broader global development agenda. John Mahama's inclusion in the top five underscores Ghana's rising influence and positions the Accra Reset as a significant idea redefining international cooperation.