This comprehensive report, dated April 2026, reveals that Ghana is confronting deep-rooted structural challenges in addressing youth unemployment, despite a growing and increasingly educated young population. While young people constitute a significant share of the labour force, the economy continues to struggle to generate sufficient decent and sustainable employment opportunities, pushing many youth into vulnerable, low-paying, and informal work. The report highlights persistent mismatches between education and labour market demands, leaving many graduates without the practical and technical skills required by employers. At the same time, systemic governance weaknesses—including fragmented policy coordination, inconsistent implementation, inadequate financing, and political interference in […]

Adolescent pregnancy remains a critical public health and development challenge in Kenya, with significant health, social, and economic consequences for girls, their families, and the nation. Despite ongoing efforts, adolescent pregnancy rates in Kenya remain high, particularly in marginalised counties, posing a threat to national goals on health, education, gender equality, and socio-economic development. This evidence brief synthesises findings from 15 peer reviewed studies conducted in Kenya and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to identify actionable interventions for reducing adolescent pregnancy. The evidence highlights a complex interplay of factors, ranging from poverty, harmful social norms, and weak enforcement of […]