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Governor Sir Frederick Gordon Guggisberg's 10-year Development Plan for the Gold Coast (1919-1928) allocated £25 million for infrastructure enhancements, including the construction of Takoradi Harbour and 168 kilometres of new railway lines, significantly boosting trade and transport. His administration also supported agricultural policies that increased cocoa production, while mining activities thrived, leading to gold exports surpassing £1 million annually. Guggisberg's initiatives laid a crucial foundation for the region's economic growth and improved transportation systems.