{
  "id": 19700897,
  "title": "Government allocates GH¢3.5bn to Youth Ministry, GH¢2bn earmarked for jobs and skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/government-allocates-gh-3-5bn-to-youth-ministry-gh-2bn-earmarked-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:19:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/government-allocates-gh%c2%a23-5bn-to-youth-ministry-gh%c2%a22bn-earmarked-for-jobs-and-skills/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has announced a significant budget allocation of GH¢3.5 billion for the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in the 2027 Budget, with a substantial portion dedicated to youth employment and skills development. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson outlined the budgetary provisions during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.\n\nThe GH¢2 billion allocated to youth employment and skills development represents the largest share of the Ministry's budget. The funds are intended to support various initiatives aimed at equipping young people with relevant skills and improving their prospects for securing employment and contributing productively to the economy. This investment underscores the government's commitment to prioritizing youth development within its broader economic agenda.\n\nIn addition to the youth-focused funding, the government has earmarked GH¢1 billion for the payment of allowances to National Service Personnel. This provision is crucial for supporting the government's financial obligations towards the personnel undertaking national service assignments across the country. These individuals contribute to service delivery and gain practical workplace experience while fulfilling their national service commitments.\n\nFurthermore, the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) will receive GH¢170 million to bolster its activities in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation among Ghanaians. Meanwhile, the National Youth Authority (NYA) will be allocated GH¢200 million to fund its youth development interventions and initiatives.\n\nOverall, the allocations reflect the government's broader efforts to promote youth participation in economic activities by fostering employment opportunities, enhancing skills acquisition, and nurturing entrepreneurship. The GH¢2 billion dedicated to youth employment and skills development is a key component of this strategy, emphasizing the government's commitment to empowering young Ghanaians and expanding economic opportunities for the nation's future workforce.",
  "summary": "The government has allocated GH¢3.5 billion to the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment in the 2027 Budget to support young people's participation in the economy, with a significant portion earmarked for employment and skills development programmes.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana allocates GH¢3.5bn to Youth Ministry in 2027 Budget",
    "GH¢2bn earmarked for youth employment and skills development",
    "NEIP receives GH¢170m for entrepreneurship and innovation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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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."
}