The Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has said the government is implementing major policies and programmes aimed at creating sustainable jobs, particularly for young people in Ghana.
According to him, tackling unemployment—especially among the youth—has become one of the country’s top priorities as Ghana works to consolidate its economic recovery.
Dr Forson made the remarks after a meeting with Paschal Donohoe, Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer at the World Bank, on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The discussions focused on Ghana’s economic transformation and the next phase of the country’s development agenda.
Speaking after the meeting, the Finance Minister explained that the government’s main focus last year was to reset the economy and place it on a sustainable growth path.
“Today, one of our major challenges is unemployment, particularly among our youth. Africa has a rapidly growing youthful population, and it is clear that public sector employment alone cannot provide the opportunities our young people need,” he said.
He added that the government is therefore introducing targeted policies and programmes designed to stimulate job creation and expand opportunities for young people across multiple sectors of the economy.
For his part, Mr Donohoe commended Ghana for what he described as a significant improvement in the country’s national finances, noting that the World Bank remains committed to supporting the country’s development efforts.
According to him, the institution is ready to assist Ghana through initiatives such as a Jobs and Growth Analysis, which is expected to identify new opportunities for employment creation and economic expansion.
Dr Forson welcomed the continued partnership with the World Bank, expressing optimism that the collaboration will help create jobs, broaden economic opportunities and secure a more prosperous future for Ghanaians.
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