Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has described Ghana’s youthful population as a strategic national asset that must be deliberately harnessed through international partnerships to boost productivity, innovation, and industrial growth.
According to her, the government is prioritising collaborations that will equip young people with relevant skills while positioning Ghana more competitively within global value chains.
She made the remarks on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, when she received a delegation from Hwaseong, South Korea, led by the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), during a visit aimed at strengthening trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between Ghanaian and South Korean companies.
“Ghana’s youthful population is a strategic advantage, and partnerships must harness this talent to drive productivity and innovation,” the Vice President said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang noted that Ghana is keen to learn from South Korea’s experience, particularly in fisheries training schools and research centres, as part of broader efforts to deepen cooperation across key sectors.
“I acknowledged South Korea’s example in fisheries training schools and research centres, and expressed Ghana’s readiness to learn and collaborate across sectors, including manufacturing, agribusiness, skills development, and technology,” she stated.
She added that the visiting delegation had already engaged institutions such as the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and visited the Ekumfi constituency, describing the interactions as important steps toward building practical and mutually beneficial partnerships.
The Vice President further stressed the government’s commitment to moving Ghana beyond an import-dependent economy by attracting investments that support local production.
“Government is interested in positioning Ghana more prominently across global value chains with a clear objective: moving beyond imports by attracting investment along production lines, so that meaningful parts of manufacturing take place in-country,” she said.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed Ghana’s openness to partnerships that promote shared prosperity and long-term economic resilience.
“I welcomed the delegation to Ghana and highlighted the importance of human-centred cooperation that promotes shared prosperity and contributes to global peace. Ghana remains open to partnerships that are truly collaborative and sustainable. This is the path we are taking to secure long-term economic growth and resilience,” she added.
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