UN Convenes Interactive Youth Consultation on Ghana’s Future at African Youth SDGs Summit

On 25 June 2026, the United Nations in Ghana, in collaboration with Youth Advocates Ghana (YAG) and the organisers of the African Youth SDGs Summit, convened a national youth consultation titled "Shaping Ghana's Future: A National Youth Consultation for the Future of the United Nations in Ghana."

Held as a side event on the final day of the Summit at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, the consultation brought together young people from across Ghana and the continent, including youth leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and persons with disabilities.

The consultation forms part of the United Nations' inclusive engagement process to inform the development of the next UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Ghana. It provided a platform for young people to share their perspectives, experiences, and recommendations on key development issues shaping the country's future.

The session was highly interactive, offering participants an overview of the UN system in Ghana and the Cooperation Framework process before engaging them in thematic breakout discussions. These discussions focused on critical areas including access to social services, climate action, peace and security, governance, and economic transformation.

The young people identified challenges affecting young people and proposed practical, youth-led solutions to help drive national development and strengthen future UN programming. The discussions highlighted the importance of meaningful youth participation in decision-making processes and the design of development interventions.

The consultation concluded with plenary presentations, where participants shared their recommendations. The ideas and insights generated will be consolidated into a Youth Consultation Report, helping to inform the development of the next UNSDCF.