MP PROPOSES INCLUSION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN GHANA’S BASIC AND SHS ACADEMIC CURRICULA The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, has called for the introduction of entrepreneurship as a formal subject in Ghana’s Junior (JHS) and Senior (SHS) High Schools’ academic curricula. Speaking on the importance of entrepreneurship in today’s global economy, Dr Amoah said the concept goes beyond starting businesses, which involves developing the ability to create and manage ventures with the goal of generating profit, rather than relying solely on existing institutions or employers. “Entrepreneurship has played a remarkable role and has indeed become an integral part of the global economy,” he said, stressing the need for Ghana to take deliberate steps to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset among students from an early age. He highlighted several challenges facing Ghana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including limited coordination among stakeholders and a lack of strategic policy support. To address these, Dr. Amoah proposed a national shift in corporate focus, stronger policy commitments from the government, and improved collaboration among stakeholders within the ecosystem. “I am accordingly proposing that the relevant stakeholder bodies, particularly the Ministry of Education, take the needed steps to expedite action on the inclusion of entrepreneurship in our JHS and SHS academic curricula,” he stated. His remarks were supported by the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Hon. Joseph Kwame Kumah, who advocated for entrepreneurship education to begin at the basic school level to deepen students’ understanding of the subject. For his part, member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Hon. Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, suggested that the government create platforms for youth training in manufacturing, such as making their furniture, as a way to foster practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCmOT690x2pyUZYZH2j