… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
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National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme
Also known as: NEIP
National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme — implements the Adwumawura Programme providing grants and mentorship to support youth entrepreneurship and job creation in Ghana.
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- May 2026
… In a similar development, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Joan Selasie Ahiawordor, brought the Student Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) programme to the auditorium full of students from various …
Nkabom targets 55,000 agri-food jobs in 10 yearsThe former Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has praised the leadership of his party for what he describes as standing firmly with members who are allegedly facing harassment and arrests. …
Ofosu Nkansah commends NPP leadership over support for members facing arrests… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic futureFormer Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has called on the New Patriotic Party to reform the way it conducts polling station elections within the party. …
Don’t leave polling station elections to constituency executives and MPs – Ofosu Nkansah to NPP leadership… In Ghana, initiatives such as the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), and targeted SME financing schemes illustrate this model. …
Youth education, skills development, and mentorship are imperative for Ghana’s economic future- April 2026
… This flagship programme is being implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment’s auspices. …
Editorial: Addressing the Youth Bulge…… This flagship programme is implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment. …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeGovernment through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme. …
NEIP begins grant disbursement under Adwumawura ProgrammeThe Government of Ghana, through the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced the disbursement of grants to beneficiaries ?(2025 cohort) under The Adwumawura Programme, an ambitious national initiative designed to support youth entrepreneurship, st …
NEIP commences grant disbursement under Adwumawura
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Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth
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Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 18 May
Youth skills and mentorship vital for Ghana's economic growth
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of the population under 15 and a youth unemployment rate around 12.1 percent. Of nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates annually, only 35 percent advance to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs, highlighting a structural mismatch between academic training and market-ready skills.
18 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Friday 15 May
Nkabom bootcamp aims for 55,000 agri-food jobs via SME empowerment
The Nkabom Venture Quest Bootcamp aims to empower 3,000 Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana's agri-food ecosystem to create 55,000 jobs over 10 years. The initiative, a collaborative effort involving the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, targets youth-led businesses in a sector valued at US$10 billion and expected to reach US$13 billion in 5 years.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
NPP leadership praised for support to members facing arrests
Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has commended the NPP leadership for standing by party members he says are facing harassment and arrests under the Mahama administration. He did not provide specific details or cite particular incidents.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 13 May
Youth education and skills critical for Ghana's economic growth
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with over one-third of its population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1%; nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually, but only 35% progress to tertiary education, leaving more than 240,000 young people entering a job market unable to absorb them. Education, vocational training, and mentorship are essential to bridge the gap between academic training and market-ready skills required by employers.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 11 May
NPP should appoint neutral persons to oversee polling station elections
Former NEIP CEO Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has called on the New Patriotic Party to reform how it conducts polling station elections, arguing that constituency executives and MPs should no longer supervise them because they have direct interests in the outcomes. He suggests the party appoint neutral individuals with no personal interest in the elections to manage the process and ensure transparency and credibility.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth skills and mentorship crucial for Ghana's economic future
Ghana faces a demographic challenge with more than one third of the population under 15 and youth unemployment around 12.1 per cent; the country must improve education and skills training, as nearly 360,000 secondary school graduates complete their studies annually yet only 35 per cent progress to tertiary education, leaving over 240,000 young people unable to find jobs.
11 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thursday 30 April
Government's Adwumawura Programme targets youth job creation through entrepreneurship
The government's Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme, selected 3,212 beneficiaries to receive grant funding for youth-owned businesses, and includes a Post Adwumawura Mentorship Programme to support scaling and early-stage challenges. According to Ghana Statistical Service data, more than 1.3 million young Ghanaians were out of work, school or training in the third quarter of 2025.
30 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 28 April
NEIP begins disbursing grants for Adwumawura youth entrepreneurship program
The Adwumawura Programme, implemented by the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), has commenced grant disbursement to support youth-owned business establishment. The 2025 cohort launched on April 28, 2025, received over 120,000 applications within the first weeks and underwent evaluation by a 9-member selection committee.
28 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 27 April
NEIP disburses grants to 2025 cohort under Adwumawura Programme
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has begun disbursing grants to beneficiaries of the 2025 cohort under the Adwumawura Programme, which aims to support youth entrepreneurship and create jobs. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country, who underwent five weeks of intensive training followed by six months of post-training mentorship, with a merit-based selection process identifying high-potential businesses for grant support.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 24 April
Government begins grant disbursement to youth entrepreneurs
The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme has commenced disbursement of grants to 2025 cohort beneficiaries under the Adwumawura Programme, a national initiative to support youth entrepreneurship and job creation. The programme has trained and mentored 10,887 beneficiaries across the country through 5 weeks of intensive entrepreneurial training followed by 6 months of post-training mentorship, with a Grant Management Committee overseeing merit-based selection of high-potential businesses for funding.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →