Across Ghana, young people are transforming agriculture from a struggle for survival into a driver of innovation, jobs, and resilience. On this International Youth Day, AGRA celebrates their leadership and calls for greater investment in youth-led solutions that will accelerate Ghana’s journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build a food-secure future.
Our work is grounded in Ghana’s national priorities. We are supporting flagship initiatives such as the Feed Ghana Programme, the National Apprenticeship Programme, and the Adwumawura Programme to boost productivity, enhance value addition, promote agro-processing, expand financing, and create stronger markets for youth-led enterprises. This commitment directly contributes to Ghana’s vision of reducing food imports, increasing local production, and positioning agriculture as a career of choice for the next generation.
This year, youth will take center stage at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 in Dakar, Senegal, from 31 August to 5 September, hosted under the leadership of H.E. Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, President of the Republic of Senegal. Under the theme “Africa’s Youth Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and Implementation of Agri-Food Systems Transformation”, the Forum will showcase youth-led innovations, policy influence, and market solutions from across the continent with Ghanaian youth poised to inspire Africa and the world.
AGRA remains committed to building a future where Africa feeds itself and becomes a global leader in sustainable agriculture powered by the creativity, passion, and resilience of its young people. On this International Youth Day, we call on:
• Government and local authorities to integrate youth priorities into development plans and ensure their meaningful participation in decision-making.
• Private sector partners to expand investment in youth-led agricultural innovations and market solutions.
• Development partners and civil society to strengthen mentorship, skills development, and financing for young changemakers.
Together, we can ensure that youth are not just part of the conversation they are leading the transformation.
Signed
Dr. Betty Simawua Annan
Ghana Country Director, AGRA
Source: dailyagricnews
