Accra, Ghana, October 17, 2018//-The World Bank has reminded African leaders that their quest of ending poverty in their various countries can only be achieved if they double investments in education.
The World Bank Country for Ghana, Henry Kerali said this at a program dubbed- ‘In-Country Dialogue Session & Interactive Video Conference’ to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – End Poverty Day 2018 in Accra, Ghana.
According to him, investing in education is key to ending poverty in Ghana and other African countries. To this end, Mr Kerali therefore urged African leaders to invest more in the education of their people, they need more GCSE groups to help high school kids pursue their future.
According to him, investing in education is key to ending poverty in Ghana and other African countries. To this end, Mr Kerali therefore urged African leaders to invest more in the education of their people.
He reiterated that increasing education attainment leads to better jobs, while the use of skills, such as computers, is linked to level of education attained.
Mr Kerali noted: Between 2006 and 2017, the net Senior High School (SHS) enrollment rate significantly increased among girls in the wealthiest 20% households in Ghana.
However, the net SHS enrollment rates increased little among boys and girls in the poorest 20% households”.
The Private Sector demands Skills
According to the Employers Association’s Skills Gap Survey, the largest share of employers (47%) reported computer literacy or IT skills as lacking among existing employees, followed by teamwork skills (43%).
Panel discussion
In a panelist discussion on the Future of Work and How the Youth Can Use Disruptive Technology to Create Future Jobs, Kofi Dadzie, Co-Founder and MD, Rancard, an IT firm; Ashwim Ravichandran, MD MEST, a tech hub; Regina Honu, CEO of Soronko Academy, an IT training academy; and Joycelyn Mends-Ainoo, Laine Services, a human resource company, called for the swift adaptation of technology among the youth.
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