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Part of situation: Ghana youth development and employment initiatives (2 clusters)

Ghana's Youth Employment Agency announces job placement success and allowance increase

Youth Employment Agency Malik Basintale Northshore Garment Project Ghana employment youth unemployment

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) has achieved a 100% job placement rate for the 1,000 beneficiaries of its Northshore Garment Project. This initiative, a partnership with Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited, focuses on training young people, particularly women, in industrial garment production. Following this success, CEO Malik Basintale announced plans to double enrollment to 2,000 beneficiaries in 2027.

Additionally, the YEA has increased monthly beneficiary allowances by 60%, raising the amount from GH¢500 to GH¢800. This adjustment aims to improve the welfare of participants and assist with daily living expenses. As of September 30, 2026, the agency has recruited 100,628 beneficiaries, reaching 75.7% of its annual target of 133,000.

To further its impact, the YEA is considering legislative amendments to its enabling law, the Youth Employment Agency Act, 2015 (Act 887). The goal is to position the institution as Ghana’s primary employment corridor for the mainstream workforce.

Entities

Ghana · Jubilee House · Malik Basintale · Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited · Youth Employment Agency

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The allowance increase represents a 60% rise. chale.news · www.ghanamma.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The agency has reached 75.7% of its annual recruitment target of 133,000. chale.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] All 1,000 beneficiaries of the Northshore Garment Project have secured jobs. chale.news
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Monthly beneficiary allowances increased from GH¢500 to GH¢800. chale.news · www.ghanamma.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed legislative change aims to make the YEA Ghana’s main employment corridor. www.myjoyonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The YEA is considering amending the Youth Employment Agency Act, 2015 (Act 887). www.myjoyonline.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The YEA has recruited 100,628 beneficiaries as of September 30, 2026. chale.news
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The YEA plans to double Northshore Garment Project enrollment to 2,000 in 2027. chale.news

Sources

YEA Garment Project Achieves 100% Job Placement for Youth [chale.news]
YEA Plans to Formalise Domestic Services in 2027 [thehighstreetjournal.com]
YEA Records 100,628 Beneficiaries in 2026 [ghananewspage.com]
YEA Hits 75% of 2026 Recruitment Target, Raises Monthly Beneficiary Stipends by 60% [www.gbcghanaonline.com]
YEA Increases Beneficiary Allowance From GH¢500 To GH¢800 – Basintale [www.ghanamma.com]
YEA considering amendment of Act to become Ghana’s main employment corridor – Basintale [www.myjoyonline.com]