# Youth employment initiatives in Zimbabwe and Ghana > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/youth-employment-initiatives-in-zimbabwe-and-ghana > Updated: 2026-08-19T13:15:16.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. African nations, specifically Zimbabwe and Ghana, are implementing various initiatives to address youth unemployment and foster economic growth. In Zimbabwe, the Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts, and Recreation launched the ‘National Youth Empowerment and Innovation Initiative’. Endorsed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the program focuses on providing mentorship, skills training, and seed funding for startups in sectors including agriculture, technology, and renewable energy. In Ghana, the government has announced plans for a domestic care economy programme intended to create nearly 100,000 jobs. Additionally, the National Youth Authority (NYA) reported that its National Apprenticeship Programme exceeded its 2025 training targets. The NYA aims to scale this programme to train 100,000 youth by the end of 2026 through a model combining classroom instruction with practical workplace training, while also working to professionalize the informal apprenticeship sector. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: National Youth Authority aims to train 100,000 youth by 2026 Ghana's National Youth Authority exceeded its 2025 apprenticeship target by training 14,000 youth and aims to train 100,000 by the end of 2026 to boost employability and entrepreneurship. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-youth-authority-aims-to-train-100000-youth-by-2026 ### 2026-08-14: Zimbabwe and Ghana launch initiatives to combat youth unemployment Zimbabwe and Ghana have announced major youth employment initiatives, including Zimbabwe’s innovation program and Ghana’s plan to create 100,000 jobs through a domestic care economy programme. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zimbabwe-and-ghana-launch-initiatives-to-combat-youth-unemployment --- Cite as: Youth employment initiatives in Zimbabwe and Ghana. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/youth-employment-initiatives-in-zimbabwe-and-ghana