The NDC's Youth Manifesto On August 12, 2024, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) launched their Youth Manifesto, geared towards providing greater investment in education, skills development and a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, to unlock the innovative potential of young people for nation-building and self-actualization. Flagbearer of the party, John Dramani Mahama, in his speech outlined several policies that he explained will alleviate the challenges faced by the youth. Below are highlights of the promises made: Flagbearer for the party John Mahama pledged: 1. THE 24-HOUR ECONOMY • The 24-hour economy will open new job markets • The 24-hour economy will share 1 job across three shifts, and will create jobs in both private and public sectors. • Recruit additional personnel the 24-hour economy, promising enhanced lighting for security. • 24-hour ports and harbour services, passport services, banking services, Agro processing services, construction, sanitation and waste management services, transport services, and financial institution services. 2. EDUCATION • To scrap academic fees for level 100 students through the ⁠no fee stress initiative. • To provide ⁠sustainable dedicated funding for the free SHS policy. • To improve food quality for free SHS and expand access by building more infrastructure in already existing secondary schools. • To complete the e-blocks. • To abolish the double track system. • To ⁠construct hostels for students on tertiary campuses at affordable rates to address the accommodation challenges. • To abolish of the teacher licensure exam. • Increased access to quality education 3.