{
  "id": 15792406,
  "title": "DTI calls for stronger investment in human capital to accelerate Ghana’s industrialisation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dti-calls-for-stronger-investment-in-human-capital-to-accelerate-15792406",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-20T19:37:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/dti-calls-for-stronger-investment-in-human-capital-to-accelerate-ghanas-industrialisation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) is advocating for increased investment in human capital development and stronger government backing for local industries in Ghana. This comes as the Institute urges the country to align its skills development efforts with the evolving nature of work and create a conducive atmosphere for businesses to expand and create jobs. The DTI made these remarks during the 6th Annual Precision Quality Convening, a gathering of government officials, industry leaders, and youth to evaluate Ghana's human capital development strategy and its applicability to emerging industry needs. The event, themed \"Human Capital at Work,\" emphasized practical steps to address skill gaps, boost workforce productivity, and prepare young people for a changing labor market. DTI founder and president Constance Swaniker questioned whether Ghana is allocating enough resources to its young generation to fuel the nation's next industrialization phase. Comparing Ghana's Human Capital Index score of 45 to Singapore's index of 0.80, Swaniker highlighted the vast gap in productivity. She stressed that Africa's main asset is its people but stressed that the right investments are needed to unlock their potential for economic growth. Youth Development and Empowerment Minister George Opare Addo echoed the call for aligning human capital development with the shifting world of work, especially as artificial intelligence, automation, and digitalization transform jobs. He advocated for increased investment in digital literacy, technical and vocational education, critical thinking, and continuous learning. Opare Addo also stressed the importance of recognizing technical skills and providing support for entrepreneurship.",
  "summary": "The Design and Technology Institute (DTI) is calling for increased investment in human capital development and stronger government support for local industries to improve Ghana’s productivity and accelerate industrialisation. The Institute says Ghana must align its skills development agenda with the changing world of work while creating an enabling environment for local businesses to expand […]",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "DTI calls for stronger investment in human capital to accelerate Ghana’s industrialisation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/dti-calls-for-stronger-investment-in-human-capital-to-accelerate",
        "published": "2026-10-20T19:37:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Ghana pushes for local processing of minerals to drive industrialisation – Julius Debrah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/ghana-pushes-for-local-processing-of-minerals-to-drive",
        "published": "2026-10-20T20:59:42.000Z"
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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."
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