CTVET Participates in Stakeholder Dialogue on 2026 Human Capital Development Agenda
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with the Design and Technology Institute (DTI), has convened a high-level stakeholder dialogue to advance Ghana’s 2026 Human Capital Development Agenda. The engagement brought together leaders from government, industry, academia, and development institutions to deliberate on practical strategies to strengthen workforce readiness, align skills development with industry demand, and accelerate national productivity and inclusive growth.
The Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) was represented by its Director-General, Zakaria Sulemana, who reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to deepening ongoing reforms within Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem. In his remarks, he underscored the importance of positioning TVET as a strategic driver of Ghana’s industrial transformation and economic resilience.
Mr. Sulemana highlighted CTVET’s efforts to strengthen industry relevance through structured Workplace Experience Learning (WEL) and closer collaboration with employers across priority sectors. He noted that partnerships between training institutions and industry players remain central to ensuring that curricula reflect current market realities and technological advancements. He further emphasized the Commission’s push toward a Dual TVET approach, which integrates classroom-based instruction with hands-on training in real workplace environments, enabling learners to acquire practical, job-ready competencies.
The dialogue also focused on improving coordination between education and economic planning institutions to ensure that human capital development initiatives are responsive to national development priorities. Participants discussed the need for data-driven planning, sustainable financing mechanisms, and stronger linkages between education providers and industry to support Ghana’s competitiveness in an evolving global economy.
CTVET’s participation in the engagement underscores its central role in shaping Ghana’s human capital development strategy. As the country intensifies efforts toward industrialization, job creation, and inclusive growth, the Commission remains steadfast in its mandate to regulate, promote, and enhance quality TVET delivery nationwide. Through demand-driven, competency-based training and strengthened public-private partnerships, CTVET continues to equip learners with the technical expertise, entrepreneurial mindset, and adaptive skills required to thrive in the modern labour market.
The Commission will continue to collaborate with the NDPC, DTI, and other stakeholders to ensure that Ghana’s 2026 Human Capital Development Agenda translates into tangible opportunities for young people, industry growth, and sustainable national development.
