Ablakwa Calls on the EU to Back Ghana’s Galamsey Fight, TVET, and Green Economy
During Ghana–EU Partnership Dialogue on June 18, 2025, MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa appealed to EU leaders for increased support in three strategic areas: battling illegal mining (galamsey), strengthening Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and investing in Ghana's green economy. 1. Tougher Stand Against Galamsey Ablakwa highlighted the urgency of addressing environmental devastation caused by illegal mining. He asked the EU to provide financial and technical resources for enforcement, river restoration, and anti-corruption programs to halt the escalation of galamsey. 2. Boosting TVET for Youth & Jobs He emphasized that TVET must be a priority investment—equipping young Ghanaians with job-ready technical and vocational skills linked to emerging sectors, such as renewable energy installation and sustainable infrastructure. 3. Investing in the Green Economy Ablakwa called on the EU to: Expand climate financing and carbon funding access, particularly tapping into the Just […]