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March 12, 2026
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Politicians to blame for Ghana’s youth unemployment — Franklin Cudjoe
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Key Points
- Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa criticizes Ghanaian politicians for exacerbating youth unemployment.
- He attributes the crisis to poor policy implementation, despite ambitious promises and initiatives.
- Cudjoe cited the One District One Factory (1D1F) program as a well-intentioned idea that failed due to lack of proper evaluation and follow-through.
- He argues politicians divert funds from job-creating sectors, hindering industrial growth and employment.
- The severe unemployment challenge is underscored by 500,000 applicants vying for only 5,000 security service positions.
Why This Matters
This analysis highlights a critical national issue: Ghana's youth unemployment crisis, directly linking it to governmental policy failures. Ineffective job creation, particularly in key economic sectors, poses significant socio-economic risks, including potential unrest and slower national development. It underscores an urgent need for more robust policy design, evaluation, and implementation to ensure Ghana can leverage its youthful population.
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