The government is set to introduce an all-in-one digital platform aimed at providing young entrepreneurs easy access to information about available programs, funding options, and investment opportunities.

The platform, which will integrate all 21 ministries, aims to streamline access to government-backed initiatives, driving youth-led economic growth.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, at the AgriBiz Youth and Women Dialogue held in Accra.

He highlighted the platform’s potential to help young people make informed decisions about where to invest and how to grow their businesses.

“We are creating a digital platform where all ministries will showcase their programs and funding opportunities. This will enable young people to make informed decisions about where to invest and how to develop their businesses,” Opare Addo stated.

The initiative comes at a time when Ghana’s youth unemployment rate is 19.7%, with 57% of the population under the age of 25. Experts believe that targeted interventions are crucial to equipping young people with the tools needed to succeed in business and entrepreneurship.

Executive Director of Africa Skills Hub, Daniel Antwi, also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of agribusiness in driving economic development.

He stressed the need for bold leadership and strategic investments to empower youth and women-led agribusinesses by facilitating access to land, capital, and technology.

“This is not just a conversation; this is a defining moment. We must reimagine agribusiness as a catalyst for growth and ensure young people and women have the resources, capital, and access they need to thrive,” Antwi asserted.

He further highlighted the potential of innovation in food production, processing, and trade to boost the economy and create sustainable livelihoods for youth and women in agribusiness.

Afua Ansre, the UN Women Ghana Country Representative, also reinforced the urgency of engaging young people in agribusiness, particularly through technology-driven solutions.

She pointed out that innovations such as drone-assisted irrigation, AI-driven soil analysis, and digital marketplaces are opening up new economic opportunities across Africa.

“We must change the perception of agribusiness and ignite passion among our youth. Across Africa, young entrepreneurs are leading agritech innovations, from drone-assisted irrigation to AI-driven soil analysis and digital marketplaces. These advancements are unlocking new economic opportunities,” she said.

Africa Skills Hub, a leading enterprise support organization, continues to drive youth and women’s economic empowerment through skills development, entrepreneurship training, and business incubation.

Its programs have impacted thousands of young entrepreneurs across Ghana, providing them with the expertise to build sustainable businesses and contribute to national development.