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The Caucus for Democratic Governance, Ghana (CDG-GH) has announced a forthcoming public forum titled\u00a0\u201cThe Alarming Exodus of Skilled Labour from Ghana: Political and Economic Strategies Aimed at Trend Reversal an Immediate Necessity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
It is set to address the growing crisis of skilled labour migration out of the country.<\/p>\n
Describing the situation as a \u201cbrain drain that affects the country\u2019s productivity, competitiveness, and public services,\u201d CDG-GH warns that immediate action is essential if Ghana is to retain its skilled workforce.<\/p>\n
The forum will feature three distinguished speakers who will explore solutions across the social, economic, and political spheres.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur speakers are well-versed in their fields,\u201d CDG-GH states, \u201cand they will provide valuable insights into the migration of skilled labour, the economic environment, and political solutions to halt this concerning trend.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the press release, CDG-GH highlights the urgency of reversing the exodus through a \u201cmulti-faceted approach\u201d that includes offering \u201ccompetitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and improved working conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
They argue that without a commitment to providing competitive benefits for professionals, skilled workers will continue to leave for \u201cbetter opportunities abroad.\u201d<\/p>\n
CDG-GH also emphasises the need to foster entrepreneurship and enhance local services to retain top talents.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy upgrading social services, healthcare infrastructure, and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship, Ghana can begin to reverse this trend,\u201d the statement explains.<\/p>\n
Additionally, CDG-GH calls for the Ghanaian diaspora to be engaged in development efforts, stating that \u201cactively engaging our diaspora community to return and contribute their expertise will be crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n
The forum will not only address these factors but will also discuss actionable policies.<\/p>\n
CDG-GH expressed hope for the forum\u2019s impact, stating, \u201cWe aim to provide the right answers to address the issues responsible for the mass exodus.\u201d<\/p>\n
CDG-GH underscores the potential for this event to drive meaningful change: \u201cGhana\u2019s future economic growth and brighter prospects for the next generation depend on keeping our skilled workforce at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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