By: Henrietta Afful
The World Bank has pledged its support to help Ghana address its growing youth unemployment challenge through a new Growth and Jobs Strategy. This initiative aims to generate opportunities for the over 500,000 young people who enter the job market each year.
The commitment was announced following a high-level meeting at the World Bank headquarters between the Bank’s Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, and Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP).
During the meeting, the two leaders discussed collaborative efforts in designing and implementing a strategy focused on job creation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth.
“This initiative reflects our shared priority of unlocking opportunities for young people,” said Bjerde. “We are proud to work with Ghana on a strategy that will create jobs and build a stronger, more resilient economy” she added.
Dr. Forson expressed appreciation for the World Bank’s support, stressing the need for bold and targeted measures to confront the country’s employment challenges.
“This partnership marks a major step forward in our commitment to delivering decent and sustainable jobs for our youth,” he stated.
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