CERPA: Jobs and Cost of Living Top Public Expectations Ahead of 2027 Budget, Stability Must Translate into Household Gains

China is seeking to align its next five-year development plan with Ghana’s 24-Hour+ Economy and Reset Agenda, signalling a push to deepen bilateral economic cooperation through industrialisation, investment, technology transfer and private-sector participation.

The government is seeking increased Chinese investment in the country’s tourism industry, particularly in hospitality infrastructure, visitor attractions and destination management, as part of efforts to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries.

Cenpower Generation Ltd (Cenpower), owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP), has removed 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach through the fourth edition of its annual KIPP Clean Project, reinforcing efforts to address coastal pollution and promote responsible waste management.

Young people aged 15 to 35 account for 36.9 percent of Ghana’s projected population of 33.7 million, yet youth unemployment averaged 21.9 percent in the first three quarters of 2025, highlighting persistent challenges in translating the country’s demographic potential into economic opportunities.

Nearly three out of every four respondents in communities affected by artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in the Savannah Region are unaware of the laws governing mining activities, exposing significant regulatory gaps as environmental contamination and security concerns threaten livelihoods.

Government is shifting Ghana’s financial inclusion agenda from expanding access to formal financial services toward improving households’ financial security, resilience and ability to build wealth under a new five-year strategy scheduled for launch in 2027.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has opened an ultra-service centre in Konongo in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to decentralise its operations, improve service delivery and reduce the distance motorists travel to access vehicle registration and licensing services.

The Chairman of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and former Group Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr Phuthuma Nhleko, is set to headline the Boardroom Governance Summit (BGS) 2026 in Accra, where he will deliver a Special Address on building enduring African institutions, strategic leadership and effective corporate governance.