Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for increased investment in young people, stressing that the future of resilient markets and sustainable economic growth largely depends on empowering the youth with the right skills and opportunities.
Speaking at the ACI World Congress 2026 held in Accra on Friday, May 22, the Vice President said emerging and frontier economies must deliberately equip young people to actively participate in shaping modern markets. According to her, youth empowerment remains one of the most effective tools for achieving long-term economic transformation.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also raised concerns about growing global economic uncertainties, including inflation, rising interest rates, debt pressures, geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and technological disruptions. She explained that these challenges continue to affect developing economies by weakening investor confidence, disrupting trade, and increasing pressure on government planning as well as household livelihoods.
She further emphasised that strong economies cannot be built on weak institutions, stressing the importance of ethical leadership, competence, fairness, and credible governance systems. According to the Vice President, building trust within markets and institutions is essential for countries seeking economic resilience and sustainable development.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah