Ghana, World Bank launch collaborative strategy to address youth job crisis

Ghana is making progress in tackling youth unemployment. The World Bank is supporting a new Growth and Jobs Strategy. This strategy aims to create opportunities for over 500,000 young people entering the job market each year.

The commitment was made during a meeting at the World Bank headquarters. Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, met with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Ghana’s Finance Minister.

The new strategy will focus on job creation and skills development. It aims for inclusive economic growth as well. Both parties will co-design and implement this initiative to address youth unemployment.

“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.”

Dr. Forson welcomed the collaboration. He emphasized the urgent need for targeted actions in Ghana. “This partnership is a major step forward in providing decent jobs for our youth,” he stated.