Ghana’s Youth Employment Agency (YEA) delivered just 40,500 direct jobs by mid-2025—only 34% of its 120,000 annual target amid stark underperformance in skills training initiatives.
Youth Development Minister George Opare-Addo disclosed that a mere 8,913 young people received support for self-employment against a goal of 139,850, representing 6.4% achievement.
While acknowledging the need to accelerate delivery, the ministry offered no detailed explanation for the shortfall or adjustments to timelines.
The YEA, a cornerstone of government efforts to combat youth unemployment, faces mounting scrutiny over execution challenges, resource allocation, and institutional coordination. No revised targets were announced despite the shortfall.
