Group 1 - The national poverty rate in Ghana has increased from 39% in 2017 to 40% [1] - Many households in Ghana are struggling due to severe inflation, with prices of food, transportation, and other essentials skyrocketing [1] - In 2023, many families find it difficult to meet basic living needs even with a daily income of $3 [1] Group 2 - A broader poverty standard indicates that 57.2% of the population will still be in poverty in 2024, defined as living on less than $4.20 a day [1] - Ghana's economic challenges are not only about growth but also structural issues, with an over-reliance on capital-intensive industrial models [1] - From 2012 to 2023, the working-age population increased by 2.7 million, but net job creation was only 250,000 [1] Group 3 - Most jobs created in the past decade have been in low-productivity sectors, with limited growth in manufacturing and high-value services [1] - The gap in the labor market poses a threat to Ghana's development prospects and its ability to benefit from the demographic dividend [1]