In a high-level engagement with the World Bank Group, Ghana’s Minority Caucus has pushed for equitable access to parliamentary capacity-building, urgent solutions to youth unemployment, and a clearer economic direction from government.The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for fairness, transparency, and stronger economic policy direction during a strategic meeting with Paschal Donohoe.The engagement, hosted by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, focused on strengthening Parliament’s oversight role, boosting job creation, and ensuring inclusive development.At the core of the Minority’s concerns is what they describe as an imbalance in the ongoing parliamentary capacity-building programme—a joint initiative between Parliament, the UK Government, and the World Bank. They argue that the current structure could disadvantage the Minority, despite its critical role in holding government accountable.They are therefore demanding: • Equitable access to capacity-building opportunities • Expansion of the programme to include more committees and technical staff • Stronger support for Parliament’s fiscal oversight functionsOn youth employment, the Minority described the situation as a “national emergency,” citing over 500,000 applicants for security service recruitment as evidence of deep structural unemployment. They called for a shift toward vocational education, drawing inspiration from global apprenticeship models.The Caucus also urged the World Bank to support Parliament with modern tools, including artificial intelligence, to improve scrutiny of complex fiscal policies and national budgets.On economic policy, the Minority raised concerns about the absence of a clear private sector development framework under the current administration. They challenged the government to outline a concrete strategy to drive investment and job creation, while calling on the World Bank to support policy development in that area.Agriculture also featured prominently, with the Minority demanding increased investment, better infrastructure, and policies to support local farmers against cheaper imports. They stressed the need for a comprehensive agricultural ecosystem driven by technology, irrigation, and market access.In response, Mr. Donohoe reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to Ghana, highlighting an investment portfolio of over $3 billion across key sectors, including education, energy, and transport. He also announced upcoming research focused on growth, agriculture, and job creation.The Minority is now calling for concrete, time-bound actions from the World Bank and a structured engagement framework with Parliament to ensure accountability and results.They maintain that Ghana’s economic recovery must be inclusive, transparent, and driven by policies that deliver real opportunities for citizens—not just promises.#OurDemocracyNews #ParliamentGH #WorldBank #GhanaEconomy #Accountability #YouthEmployment