youth unemployment

Bawumia Vows To Address Youth Unemployment Through Digital Economy Initiatives
23 Oct

Bawumia Vows To Address Youth Unemployment Through Digital Economy Initiatives

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The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has once again pledged to address Ghana’s pressing youth unemployment issue. Speaking at a rally in Kpando, Volta Region, he reiterated his commitment to creating one million jobs if elected as the country’s next president. Dr Bawumia outlined a comprehensive plan aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with essential digital skills to help them compete effectively in the global economy. He stressed that his strategy does not focus solely on those with higher education but is inclusive of all youth, irrespective of their educational backgrounds. The NPP presidential candidate noted that, the…
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Ghana faces 12% youth unemployment and over 50% underemployment – World Bank report
30 Sep

Ghana faces 12% youth unemployment and over 50% underemployment – World Bank report

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The country is faced with about 12 percent youth unemployment and more than 50 percent underemployment, a new World Bank Report has revealed. This is both higher than overall unemployment rates in Sub-Saharan African countries. Despite major investments by both government and private sector, this challenge will intensify if job opportunities remain limited. To tackle youth unemployment, the report highlights the importance of having disaggregated data on youth jobseekers by location, gender, skills and capabilities to inform policy and funding decisions. There was also the need to respond with appropriate and tailored employment programs. The report is accompanied by an…
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