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September 4, 2026
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Education hub status has not translated into enough opportunities for Cape Coast residents – Expert
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Key Points
- Cape Coast, despite its status as an education hub, has not translated its academic strengths into sufficient economic opportunities for residents.
- A key challenge is the disconnect between knowledge production in universities and its practical application and investment in the local economy.
- Prof Ampah-Mensah urged successful indigenes to invest back into Cape Coast and called for stronger links between academic research and policymaking.
- He advocated for a fundamental shift in education towards skills development, practical application, and cultivating the right attitudes (head, hand, heart) over mere knowledge acquisition.
- He also stressed the importance of local residents taking advantage of available educational opportunities and called for community sensitization to improve school attendance.
Why This Matters
This article highlights a critical challenge for Ghana: effectively leveraging its educational institutions to drive local economic development and retain skilled human capital. Addressing the disconnect between academia, policy, and industry in a city like Cape Coast could provide a blueprint for other regions, fostering job creation and sustainable growth across the nation.
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