{
  "id": 15883510,
  "title": "YEA increases monthly beneficiary allowances to GH¢800 – Basintale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/yea-increases-monthly-beneficiary-allowances-to-gh-800-basintale",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T12:01:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/yea-increases-monthly-beneficiary-allowances-to-gh%c2%a2800-basintale/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has raised monthly allowances for its beneficiaries from GH¢500 to GH¢800, a 60% increase, according to their CEO, Malik Basintale. At the Government Accountability Series at Jubilee House on Wednesday, October 21, Basintale announced the adjustment as part of efforts to improve the welfare of young people participating in the Agency's employment programs. The YEA recognizes the importance of providing not just work and skill acquisition opportunities, but also better support for beneficiaries who contribute to public services and assigned activities. Basintale emphasized that the dignity of labor should be reflected in remuneration and welfare, which is precisely what the Agency is striving to achieve. The CEO also highlighted the significance of timely allowance payments, stating that the Agency has been working to enhance the regularity and predictability of these payments. Basintale noted that young people who commit to public service deserve predictable remuneration without enduring unnecessary delays. While acknowledging that challenges persist, the CEO affirmed that the Agency remains committed to strengthening its payment arrangements, with beneficiary welfare remaining a central focus in its operations.",
  "summary": "The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has increased monthly allowances for its beneficiaries from GH¢500 to GH¢800, representing a 60% increment, Chief Executive Officer Malik Basintale has announced.",
  "key_points": [
    "YEA raises monthly allowances from GH¢500 to GH¢800 for beneficiaries.",
    "CEO Malik Basintale announces 60% increase at Government Accountability Series.",
    "Agency aims to improve welfare and predictability of payments for young participants."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}