Director at the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, Dr Mohammed Saani Adams, has called for increased and sustained investment in youth development, describing it as a critical driver of Ghana’s long-term economic growth and competitiveness.

Speaking at the Impact and Strategy Forum 2025 organised by Timeless Women of Wonder (TWOW), Dr Adams noted that Ghana, like many countries across the African continent, continues to lag behind global peers in adequately upskilling its human resource base.

He stressed that without deliberate efforts to build relevant skills among the youth, the country risks missing out on opportunities for productivity, innovation and industrial growth.

According to him, strategic investment in youth skills development is essential to unlocking the full potential of the country’s youthful population and positioning Ghana for sustainable economic transformation.

The Impact and Strategy Forum by Timeless Women of Wonder (TWOW) brought together policymakers, development partners and industry players to advance women and youth empowerment, enterprise growth and innovation across Ghana and the wider West African sub-region.

The event also marked the launch of Recraft Africa, a sustainability and circular-economy initiative aimed at promoting recycling and transforming waste into economic value, while creating employment opportunities for young people.

Delivering his address, Dr Adams emphasised that youth development must be approached holistically, combining skills training with entrepreneurship support, innovation and access to opportunities that enable young people to contribute meaningfully to national development.

Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Timeless Women of Wonder, Nyakan June, reaffirmed her organisation’s commitment to empowering women and young people through practical interventions that promote entrepreneurship, innovation and financial independence.

She noted that initiatives such as the Impact and Strategy Forum are designed to bridge gaps between policy, private sector opportunities and grassroots development.

The Impact and Strategy Forum forms part of broader efforts to foster inclusive growth by equipping women and the youth with relevant skills, resources and opportunities needed to drive economic transformation and sustainable development.