Overview of Youth Development in Ghana
Synopsis
Over the past two decades, Ghana has improved its social, economic and political structures and reduced inequalities across its population. Nevertheless, a variety of socioeconomic issues still have a particular impact on the youth demographic, including underemployment, a lack of access to quality education, poverty, crime, migration and low civic participation. As the majority of Ghana’s population is under the age of 25, improvements for this demographic have the potential to facilitate a more sustainable and resilient society long-term.
Overview of Youth Development in Ghana presents pragmatic policy- and programme-related recommendations for how Ghana can move forward, mainstreaming youth issues in its development strategies. For each socio-economic issue, it provides a baseline evaluation that can inform revisions of current policies as well as support the creation of new policies to ensure future success in youth development.
Chapters
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Foreword by the Minister for Youth and Sport Ghana
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Statement by the CEO of the National Youth Authority Ghana
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Summary
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Introduction
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Youth and Vulnerabilities
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Education and Skills Training
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Information and Communication Technology
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Health and Well-Being
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Sports and Recreation
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Economic Labour Force Participation and Skills Development
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Financial Inclusion
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Active Citizenship and Participation in Democratic Governance
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Youth and Crime
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Youth, Conflict and Peace-Building
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Youth Volunteerism
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Culture, Religion, Life Skills and Tourism
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Youth and Environmental Sustainability in Ghana
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Youth and Disability
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Youth Migration and Mobility
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Moving ForwardGetting Youth Policy Right in Ghana
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Annexes
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Acknowledgement
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