The most pressing public policy concern in these times is unemployment, particularly among the youth. Albeit officially reported to be 10.9 percent by Ghana Statistical service in 2013 (see GLSS6, p.57), that figure does not account for those who are discouraged and have consequently stopped searching for work. Discouraged jobless persons are excluded from the … Read more
Tackling Corruption, Poverty, Unemployment and Inequality: Major Challenges Facing any New Government in Ghana. By Ben Ofosu – Appiah South Korea went from a poor country devastated by war to an OECD member in 50 years. In the same period of time Ghana went from a country with a high potential for take-off to one … Read more
The Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) has expressed concern over the growing rate of unemployment in the country. In a statement, newly elected President of the Union, Bismark Gyamfi said “the rate of youth unemployment in Ghana has become a thing of no hope, as every move of the government proves otherwise.” He has, … Read more
On August 1, 2016 the Daily Graphic reported President Mahama was at the eight congregation of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) in Accra, and charged graduates of tertiary institutions to think “outside the box” by exploring the many job creation and business opportunities in the country. He said in order to become innovative and … Read more
Johannesburg, 3 November 2015 – Despite a global youth unemployment landscape that can appear statistically bleak, an EY survey on youth entrepreneurship finds optimism is widespread among young people when it comes to fulfilling their career aspirations. The 2,800 young people surveyed across 13 key markets for EY Job Creation and Youth Entrepreneurship Survey are … Read more