Skills Development
From “Youth Are Lazy” to “Fix the System”: What Ghana’s Youth Employment Debate Reveals
By Gideon Degbe Over the past decade, Ghana has expanded youth skills development significantly through public and donor-supported programmes. Thousands of young people graduate every year from vocational training, entrepreneurship…
Read MoreWHO IS A YOUTH? WHY DEFINITION MATTERS FOR POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Every time we speak about youth unemployment, youth empowerment, youth leadership, or youth development, we assume we all mean the same thing when we say “youth.” But do we? This…
Read MoreWhy 2026 Is the Year of the Digital Side-Hustle in Ghana
It is 2026. You have completed National Service, apprenticeship and training. You have your degree, your Ghana Card, your CV, cover letter and your ambition. Yet the job market feels…
Read MoreDigital Skills Development Training (Cohort II) Registration
YDP Ghana is proud to announce Cohort II of our Digital Skills Development Training under the Quick Learn, Quick Earn Initiative. This program is designed to equip participants with practical,…
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