{
  "id": 9950353,
  "title": "Govt building pathways for Ghanaian youth to compete across African markets – Opare Addo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/govt-building-pathways-for-ghanaian-youth-to-compete-across-african",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T08:26:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/govt-building-pathways-for-ghanaian-youth-to-compete-across-african-markets-opare-addo/"
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  "account": "The Ghanaian government is taking steps to equip its youth with the skills and opportunities needed to compete in African and global markets, said Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo. Speaking at the Pan-African AI & Innovation Summit 2026 in Accra, Mr Addo emphasized the importance of evolving the nation's youth development agenda to keep pace with technological advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI).\n\nMr Addo called for a borderless African talent ecosystem, supported by recognized and portable qualifications that would enable young Africans to compete for opportunities across different markets. Initiatives like the AI for Youth Africa Fellowship and frameworks under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are being leveraged to expand these opportunities and strengthen the movement of skills across the continent.\n\nGhana is actively developing systems to make youth programs more accessible and better connected to job opportunities. The National Youth Tracker Platform and YouthXplore App utilize data and AI-curated pathways to link youth with jobs, apprenticeships, mentorship, and capital. Additionally, programs such as the One Million Coders Programme and Adwumawura Programme are aimed at equipping young people with skills relevant to sectors like artificial intelligence, digital services, agribusiness, and manufacturing.\n\nMr Addo also stressed the need for greater collaboration between businesses and government in designing youth development programs. He advocated for curricula that reflect actual employer needs and greater cooperation to create clearer employment pipelines, ensuring that young people are not only trained but also connected to opportunities to apply their skills and generate sustainable incomes.\n\nThe minister's overarching goal is to prepare Ghanaian youth competitively in African and global markets, enabling them to contribute directly to Ghana's economic transformation.",
  "summary": "The government is seeking to position Ghanaian youth to take advantage of opportunities beyond the domestic economy by promoting skills, digital innovation and partnerships capable of connecting young people to employment opportunities across Africa. Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment George Opare Addo said Ghana’s youth development agenda must evolve alongside the changing nature of…",
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        "published": "2026-09-23T23:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Govt building pathways for Ghanaian youth to compete across African markets – Opare Addo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/govt-building-pathways-for-ghanaian-youth-to-compete-across-african",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:33:21.000Z"
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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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