Ghana has secured a major boost in its efforts to tackle youth unemployment, as the World Bank steps in to support a new Growth and Jobs Strategy aimed at creating opportunities for the over 500,000 young people who enter the job market each year.
The commitment was sealed during a high-level meeting at the World Bank headquarters between Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at the World Bank, and Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana's Minister for Finance.
The upcoming strategy will prioritise job creation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth, with both parties agreeing to co-design and implement the initiative to directly address the employment crisis facing Ghana's youth. "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." Dr.
