Alan Kyerematen warns Ghana’s youthful population could become economic burden without jobs

Reported by MyJoyOnline · yesterday 09:34 · Caleb Ahinakwah

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Ghana could turn its growing youthful population into an economic burden if it fails to generate enough productive jobs, former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has warned. Mr Kyerematen said Ghana’s young population presents a major opportunity for economic transformation, but…

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