{
  "id": 13252547,
  "title": "Special Initiatives Minister urges Wa Technical Institute to enrol more girls as EU-backed solar training lab opens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/special-initiatives-minister-urges-wa-technical-institute-to-enrol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T23:22:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/special-initiatives-minister-urges-wa-technical-institute-to-enrol-more-girls-as-eu-backed-solar-training-lab-opens/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, the Special Initiatives Minister, has urged Wa Technical Institute to increase the number of female students enrolled in renewable energy programs. He emphasized that Ghana's shift towards green technology should create equal opportunities for both men and women. At the launch of a solar photovoltaic (PV) training facility at the institute, under the EU-Ghana Pact for Skills, Pelpuo emphasized the importance of high-quality training, the ability to secure decent work, and the overall success of the facility. He urged both girls and boys to take part in the training, stating that green skills must be inclusive. Dr. Vanessa Phala-Moyo, the ILO Country Director, stressed that the success of the initiative depends not only on the provision of equipment but also on comprehensive support, including curriculum development and instructor training. Pelpuo called for continuous monitoring of the facility's usage and the effectiveness of the training to ensure it meets the needs of the labor market.",
  "summary": "Minister of State in charge of Special Initiatives at the Office of the President, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, has urged Wa Technical Institute to increase the enrolment of girls in renewable energy programmes, saying Ghana’s transition to green technology must create opportunities for both women and men. He made the call at the launch of a solar photovoltaic (PV) training facility at the institute,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Wa Technical Institute commissions solar training centre to equip 100 trainees for green jobs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/wa-technical-institute-commissions-solar-training-centre-to-equip-100",
        "published": "2026-10-09T22:11:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}