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YEA to launch care economy programme targeting 100,000 jobs
August 14, 2026
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YEA to launch care economy programme targeting 100,000 jobs

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Key Points

  • The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) plans to launch a domestic care economy programme next year.
  • This initiative aims to create nearly 100,000 jobs for young people in Ghana.
  • Minister George Opare-Addo announced the programme as part of government efforts to tackle youth unemployment.
  • The government is committed to providing decent and sustainable employment, not just temporary jobs.
  • This intervention is part of a broader strategy to reduce unemployment before President Mahama's first term concludes, acknowledging a slight increase in youth unemployment due to population growth.

Why This Matters

This initiative is highly significant for Ghana as it directly addresses the critical issue of youth unemployment, a major socio-economic challenge. By creating 100,000 jobs in the domestic care sector, it offers a structured pathway for sustainable employment, potentially improving livelihoods and contributing to economic stability. It also demonstrates the government's commitment to leveraging emerging sectors for job creation and human capital development.

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