The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI), in collaboration with the Presbyterian University of Ghana and the European Union, has convened policymakers, vocational institutions and small enterprises in Tamale to advance reforms in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system.
The engagement aimed to strengthen skills development in green sectors to drive job creation and sustainable development, particularly for women and youth across the Northern Region, while also promoting green enterprise development.
The dialogue brought together key institutional and government stakeholders, including directors from the Regional Coordinating Council, the Regional Directorate of Education, the TVET Regional Office, the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly, and principals of vocational schools. Discussions focused on how Ghana’s TVET policies can better align with green economy priorities to support sustainable development.
The policy dialogue, anchored by a keynote address from Rev. Dr. Christina Amarchey of the Presbyterian University of Ghana on the theme “TVET for Green Circular Economy: Opportunities for Women and Youth in the Northern Regions,” examined persistent structural gaps in the vocational training system.
Participants identified outdated equipment in vocational institutions, limited financing for skills delivery, weak linkages between TVET institutions and industry, and inadequate enforcement of quality standards as major constraints to developing market-relevant green skills.
A dedicated session on social financing for green TVET, facilitated by Prof. Dadson Awunyor-Vitor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, explored blended finance models and public-private partnership structures to sustain investment in vocational education.
Speaking to participants, Christopher Addy-Nayo, Team Leader of the GreenGrowth Ghana Project, noted the need for practical, skills-based training.
“Green skills development must go beyond theory. Institutions must equip young people with practical competencies that enable them to build sustainable enterprises while protecting the environment. The momentum across the three regions shows that demand is real — what is needed now is coordinated investment and policy action,” he said.
Participants underscored that a successful transition to a green economy will require coordinated action among government institutions, TVET providers, private sector actors and development partners. They noted that regional engagements, training programmes and grant support windows will continue across Northern Ghana as the project progresses towards Phase III.
The GreenGrowth Ghana Project is an EU-funded initiative implemented by GNCCI in partnership with the Presbyterian University of Ghana. Launched in October 2024, the project seeks to promote the economic empowerment of women and youth in green and circular economy sectors, including sustainable agriculture, agroforestry, waste management and circular production across Northern Ghana.
It also supports policy reform, TVET skills development, enterprise incubation and targeted financing for women- and youth-led businesses.
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