Germany Considers Labour Mobility Deal with Ghana to Boost Youth Employment Abroad
Germany is in talks with Ghana to establish a groundbreaking labour mobility agreement that could see thousands of young Ghanaians gain safe and dignified employment opportunities in the European nation.
The proposed agreement, modeled after a recent deal between Germany and Kenya, is aimed at creating a structured and secure pathway for Ghanaian youth to work in Germany under a special bilateral arrangement.
“This agreement currently under discussion would guarantee safe, rewarding and dignified employment similar to what Germany and Kenya signed recently.
We expect actual implementation soon,” a source familiar with the discussions confirmed.
High-level engagements have already taken place on the sidelines of the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference in Berlin, where Ghanaian representatives met with key German officials including Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Joachim Stamp, the Special Representative of the Federal Government for Migration Agreements, and senior officials from the German Interior Ministry.
These talks underscore the Ghanaian government’s commitment to proactive diplomacy that delivers real benefits to its citizens.
“President Mahama’s government believes in meaningful and impactful diplomacy which boldly addresses the most important challenges confronting our people,” the statement added.
If finalized, this agreement would mark a significant milestone in Ghana–Germany relations, offering a new avenue for employment and skills development for the Ghanaian youth.
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