Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced that the government is rolling out a range of policies and programmes aimed at tackling unemployment, particularly among young people.
According to the minister, job creation has become a major national priority as Ghana works to strengthen its economic recovery and build a more resilient economy.
Dr. Forson made the remarks on March 16, 2026, after holding discussions with Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank, on Ghana’s economic transformation and the next phase of the country’s development strategy.
Focus shifting from economic recovery to job creation
Speaking after the meeting, the finance minister explained that the government’s main focus over the past year had been stabilising the economy and restoring confidence in public finances.
Now that progress has been made on that front, he said attention is shifting toward creating sustainable employment opportunities, especially for the country’s growing youth population.
Dr. Forson noted that unemployment among young people remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the country.
He stressed that the public sector alone cannot absorb the increasing number of young people entering the labour market each year, making it necessary to expand opportunities across other sectors of the economy.
Policies aimed at boosting opportunities
To address the challenge, the minister said the government is implementing policies designed to stimulate private sector growth, support entrepreneurship, and encourage investment in industries capable of generating large numbers of jobs.
These efforts, he explained, are intended to open up more employment pathways for young Ghanaians while also supporting broader economic growth.
World Bank pledges continued support
During the meeting, Paschal Donohoe commended Ghana for what he described as significant improvements in the country’s fiscal management and economic outlook.
He reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s development agenda, particularly in areas that promote job creation and economic expansion.
According to him, the institution is ready to assist through initiatives such as a Jobs and Growth Analysis, which will help identify sectors with strong potential for employment generation.
Partnership aimed at long-term growth
Dr. Forson welcomed the continued collaboration with the World Bank, expressing optimism that the partnership will help create more jobs, broaden economic opportunities, and improve livelihoods across the country.
He said the government remains committed to policies that will strengthen economic stability while ensuring that young people benefit from the country’s development progress.
Source: Africa Publicity
