Nyankpala:Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson emphasized the importance of creating jobs at scale for Ghana's youth as part of the New Economy agenda. He highlighted the need for the government's economic vision to extend beyond growth figures and concentrate on providing decent and productive employment for the country's burgeoning young population.
According to Ghana Web, Dr. Ato Forson shared these insights after discussions with academics, researchers, and students at the University for Development Studies, Nyankpala Campus. He described the engagement as successful and inspiring, noting the importance of involving the academic community in shaping an economy that addresses the needs and aspirations of young Ghanaians.
The Finance Minister stressed that job creation under the new economic direction should not only focus on quantity but also on quality, offering young people meaningful opportunities to participate in the country's economic future. He emphasized that young individuals must be at the center of Ghana's economic transformation, contributing their skills and ideas to national development.
Dr. Ato Forson announced that such engagements would continue at the University of Ghana, as the government aims to broaden discussions on the New Economy. These engagements are expected to provide a platform for students, researchers, and academics to express their views on the economic policies and priorities necessary to create more opportunities for the youth in Ghana.