{
  "id": 6617634,
  "title": "96% of Ghanaian pensioners willing to work beyond retirement age – CREX study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/96-of-ghanaian-pensioners-willing-to-work-beyond-retirement-age-crex",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T16:46:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/96-of-ghanaian-pensioners-willing-to-work-beyond-retirement-age-crex-study/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent study by the Centre for Retired Experts (CREX) has revealed that an overwhelming 96 percent of Ghanaian pensioners surveyed are willing to continue contributing to national development beyond their mandatory retirement age. The study, conducted in February 2026, surveyed 559 retirees to examine their willingness, motivation and capacity to engage in productive work post-retirement. Dr. Adam Salifu, the Lead Researcher at CREX, presented the findings at a seminar in Accra, noting that about 90 percent of respondents were willing to mentor young professionals and 88 percent were prepared to serve as advisers or board members.\n\nHowever, the study found that only around one in five retirees are currently professionally active, despite their willingness to contribute. Moreover, nearly 98 percent of the retirees surveyed would register on a structured platform for retiree engagement, but 93 percent were unaware of any existing platform where they could offer their expertise. The survey revealed that retirees were primarily motivated by a desire to remain mentally active and contribute to national development, rather than financial incentives. About 84 percent of respondents indicated they could contribute between one and four hours a day, while over 90 percent were available for work between one and four days a week.\n\nDr. Benedicta Quao, the CREX Director in charge of Research and Training, called for a coordinated national system to connect retirees' skills and experience with opportunities in various sectors. She proposed measures including transparent matching of retirees with opportunities, flexible working options, and standard guidelines for post-retirement contracts and incentives. Dr. Quao emphasized the need for digital and lifelong learning programs for retirees, systems to preserve institutional knowledge before employees retire, and mentoring programs to connect experienced professionals with younger generations.\n\nProf. Albert Martins, the Executive Director of CREX, highlighted the retirees' experience as a national asset, warning that the country risks losing decades of institutional knowledge and technical skills if qualified retired professionals are left without opportunities to contribute. Dr. Chris Boamah-Mensah, the CREX Director in charge of the Health Sector, emphasized retirees' potential to strengthen institutions, mentor younger professionals, and support community development. Dr. Sampson Narteh-Yoe, the CREX Director in charge of the Business Sector, urged various stakeholders to establish practical systems for identifying, registering, and engaging retired experts. The seminar was chaired by Professor Alexander Preko, who expressed hope that the findings would stimulate policy discussions and partnerships towards creating a national framework for leveraging the expertise of retired professionals.",
  "summary": "The Centre for Retired Experts (CREX) has called for deliberate national action to harness the knowledge and skills of retired professionals for Ghana’s development. The call follows a study conducted by CREX in February 2026, which found that 96 per cent of 559 pensioners surveyed were willing to continue contributing to national development beyond the … The post 96% of Ghanaian pensioners…",
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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."
}