B. THE CONCEPT OF GYEEDA (RELEVANCE, DESIGN, AND SUSTAINABILITY) It is the view of the Committee that the concept of a specific programme to cater for the unemployment needs of the youth is important and consistent with relevant development policy frameworks such the Ghana Shared Growth and Development Agenda (GSGDA), the Millennium Declaration and its Development Goals. Several key stakeholders including Management staff, beneficiaries, SPs etc. agree that the concept of having a programme or an institution that facilitates employment opportunities for the youth is absolutely relevant to meet the needs of the youth in Ghana. Under normal circumstances, the Programme should keep them out of various forms of deviancy. These stakeholders described the concept as relevant noting that the provision of such opportunities for the youth is crucial within the context of youth unemployment, dissatisfaction and potential resultant un-rest. The committee noted design weaknesses related to how beneficiaries would be exited and the nature of employment to be provided. The sustainability of GYEEDA remains a critical issue in view of the enormous financial commitments needed to successfully undertake its programmes and activities. In the long term, it is advisable to develop self-financing schemes to lessen the financial burden of GYEEDA on public funds.
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