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Labour Ministry, GIZ Ghana, and YEA Launch ‘Work Abroad Programme’

The Ministry of Labour, Jobs & Employment, in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and GIZ Ghana, has launched the Work Abroad Programme. This initiative, unveiled on the evening of March 19, 2025, aims to provide young Ghanaians with job opportunities in international markets, addressing the country’s ongoing challenge of youth unemployment.The programme is designed to offer guidance, resources, and support to help Ghanaian youth secure jobs in various sectors abroad. At the launch, key stakeholders emphasized the potential benefits for participants, highlighting how gaining international experience could enhance career prospects and contribute to national development.YEA CEO Malik Basintale shared the vision behind the initiative, stressing that the programme is all about creating opportunities and ensuring young people can thrive both locally and globally. The event saw speeches from various officials, and discussions on the implementation process were held, […]

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Ghana’s Workforce Struggles as 74% Lack Higher Education – Economist Warns

Ghana’s economic growth is being hindered by a significant skills gap, with 74% of the workforce having no education beyond Junior High School (JHS), according to labour economist Prof. William Baah-Boateng. Speaking at the launch of the Productivity, Employment, and Growth Report on February 24, 2025, he highlighted that 20% of Ghana’s workers have no formal education, while 54% have only completed JHS.He described this as a major structural issue limiting productivity, making it difficult for the country to compete globally or implement policies like a 24-hour economy. Ghana’s labour productivity currently averages $6 per hour, compared to $70 in the United States—a gap too wide for sustainable economic progress.The report revealed that despite an average annual productivity growth of 3.2% from 1991 to 2019, most workers remain in low-productivity sectors like informal urban services and household agriculture. While the […]

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Former German President Backs Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Initiative.

Former German President Christian Wilhelm Walter Wulff has lauded Ghana’s proposal to establish a 24-hour economy, describing it as a transformative idea for economic growth. Speaking during his visit to AmaliTech, a German IT firm operating in Ghana and Rwanda, he highlighted how this initiative could strengthen global business partnerships.AmaliTech, which has been training and employing Ghanaian youth in digital fields like software development and data science, exemplifies the country's potential to bridge Europe’s digital talent shortage. Wulff expressed admiration for Ghana’s educated workforce and its ability to support German businesses, calling it a "win-win" for both countries.The Director of Operations at AmaliTech, Mathew Opoku-Darkwa, underscored the need for reliable infrastructure to fully implement the 24-hour economy and capitalize on the global demand for digital talent.

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Bono Public Employment Centre Inaugurated to Boost Job Opportunities.

The newly constructed Public Employment Centre in Odomase, located in the Sunyani West Municipality of Ghana's Bono Region, was inaugurated on November 6, 2024, by Ignatius Baffuor-Awuah, the Minister of Employment, Labour Relations, and Pensions. This centre is part of the Ghana Jobs and Skills Project, an initiative focused on enhancing job creation and skills development across the country by establishing one employment centre in each of Ghana’s 16 regions.These centres will host the Ghana Labour Market Information System (GLMIS), providing job seekers with resources, career guidance, and skills training to help them meet the demands of Ghana’s job market. According to Baffuor-Awuah, these facilities are essential in bridging skills gaps and supporting national economic transformation by giving job seekers access to valuable labour market information.The centres aim to reduce unemployment by connecting job seekers with potential employers and offering […]

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