Ghana employment

Who is Dr. Priscilla Chumasi Buffo?

• A student at the University of Ghana

• The head of youth employment and skills at Asset

• A policy maker in Ghana

• A senior lecturer at the University of Ghana

What was the focus of the study conducted with Dr. Buffo?

• The role of education in youth employment

• Barriers to young women's employment in Ghana and Senegal

• Career guidance in the educational system

• The impact of digital skills on employment

What is one of the key takeaways from the study regarding education?

• The need for more physical infrastructure

• The importance of emphasizing soft and digital skills

• The reduction of tuition fees for young women

• The expansion of university programs

According to the study, why do young women have a limited view of labor market opportunities?

• Lack of interest in employment

• Lack of access to the internet

• Reliance on social networks for career guidance

• Insufficient government policies

What does the study suggest to improve work-life balance for young women?

• Increasing salaries

• Mandatory career counseling

• Offering more job opportunities

• Implementing flexible working conditions

What gap was identified between young women and men in terms of skills for the future of work?

• Women are more focused on soft skills

• Men are less interested in soft skills

• Men have better access to digital skills training

• Young women often acquire computer skills after completing their education

What policy does Dr. Buffo emphasize to break the generational cycle of employment barriers?

• Banning gender discrimination in hiring

• Providing free laptops to young women

• Emphasizing appropriate education and career guidance

• Increasing the number of schools

Where can the full synthesis report of the study be found?

• In local libraries

• The University of Ghana's website

• The Asset website

• On government websites