Ghana reviews employment policy to identify green job opportunities

Ghana is reviewing its National Employment Policy to address emerging labour market challenges and identify opportunities for creating decent jobs through the transition to a greener economy. The review was highlighted at a two-day validation workshop on the Green Employment Diagnostics Report and the National Employment Policy review, held at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment in Accra from October 27 to 28, 2026.

The workshop brought together representatives of government institutions, organised labour, employers and development partners to examine findings and recommendations intended to improve employment outcomes. Delivering opening remarks on behalf of the Ministry’s Chief Director, Director of General Administration, Mrs Joyce Gifty Bosomprah, called for evidence-based employment policies that respond to changing labour market conditions.

She identified youth unemployment and underemployment, skills mismatches, informal employment and digital transformation as key challenges that must inform employment planning. Mrs Bosomprah said the Green Employment Diagnostics Report would help identify sectors with significant potential for creating green jobs while assessing how the transition to a sustainable economy could affect workers and businesses.

She explained that the review of the National Employment Policy, adopted in 2015, would assess its implementation and determine whether it remained relevant to Ghana’s current and emerging employment challenges. According to her, the shift towards a greener economy could stimulate innovation, support new economic activities, promote skills development and create decent work opportunities.

However, she stressed that realising these benefits would require deliberate policy decisions, adequate investment and coordinated action among government, employers, workers and development partners. Mrs Bosomprah urged participants to scrutinise the report’s findings and proposed interventions to ensure the recommendations were practical, achievable and aligned with Ghana’s development priorities.

The Ministry also acknowledged the continued technical support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in advancing the country’s employment policy agenda. The review is expected to help inform policy responses to changing labour market conditions and the potential employment opportunities associated with Ghana’s transition to a greener economy.

Ghana is reviewing its National Employment Policy to address emerging labour market challenges and identify opportunities for creating decent jobs through the green economy. The review was highlighted at a two-day validation workshop on the Green Employment Diagnostics Report and the review of the National Employment Policy, held from October 27 to 28, 2026, at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment in Accra.

The workshop brought together representatives of government institutions, organised labour, employers and development partners to examine findings and recommendations aimed at improving employment outcomes. Delivering opening remarks on behalf of the Chief Director, the Ministry’s Director of General Administration, Mrs Joyce Gifty Bosomprah, stressed the need for evidence-based employment policies that respond to changing labour market conditions.

She identified youth unemployment and underemployment, skills mismatches, informality and digital transformation as key challenges that must be addressed through employment policy planning. Mrs Bosomprah said the Green Employment Diagnostics Report would help identify sectors with significant potential for green job creation while assessing how the transition to a sustainable economy could affect workers and businesses.

She explained that the review of the National Employment Policy, which was adopted in 2015, would assess its implementation and determine whether it remained relevant to Ghana’s current and emerging employment challenges. According to her, the shift towards a greener economy presents opportunities to stimulate innovation, develop relevant skills, support new economic activities and create decent jobs.

However, she noted that achieving these benefits would require deliberate policy decisions, adequate investment and coordinated efforts among government, employers, workers and development partners. Mrs Bosomprah urged participants to critically assess the report’s findings and proposed interventions to ensure the recommendations were practical, achievable and aligned with Ghana’s development priorities.

The Ministry also acknowledged the continued technical support of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in advancing the country’s employment policy agenda.