Ghana reviews employment policy to identify green job opportunities
Ghana is reviewing its National Employment Policy to address emerging labour market challenges and identify opportunities for creating decent jobs through the green economy.
Ghana is presently reassessing its National Employment Policy to tackle emerging labor market issues and uncover potential avenues for generating decent employment opportunities as the nation transitions towards a greener economy. This review was emphasized during a two-day validation workshop held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment in Accra from October 27 to 28, 2026.
The gathering convened officials from government bodies, organized labor representatives, business leaders, and development partners to analyze the findings and proposals intended to enhance employment results. In her opening remarks on behalf of the Ministry’s Chief Director, Mrs Joyce Gifty Bosomprah, highlighted the necessity of evidence-based employment policies that adapt to evolving labor market dynamics.
She pointed out youth unemployment, underemployment, skills mismatches, informal work, and digital transformation as critical challenges that must be incorporated into employment planning. Mrs Bosomprah explained that the Green Employment Diagnostics Report would assist in pinpointing sectors with significant potential for generating green jobs while evaluating the impact of the shift to a sustainable economy on workers and businesses.
She elaborated that reviewing the National Employment Policy, established in 2015, would evaluate its execution and decide if it remains pertinent to Ghana’s present and upcoming employment hurdles. Mrs Bosomprah emphasized that harnessing these advantages would necessitate deliberate policy choices, sufficient investment, and coordinated efforts among government, employers, workers, and development partners.
She urged participants to critically examine the report’s conclusions and proposed remedies to guarantee that the suggestions are practical, attainable, and aligned with Ghana’s development objectives. The Ministry also acknowledged the ongoing technical assistance provided by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in advancing the country’s employment policy agenda.
The review is anticipated to inform policy responses to shifting labor market conditions and the potential employment prospects linked to Ghana’s move towards a greener economy.
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