Regiosn: Wenchi – Bono Region, Mankessim – Central Region, Tamale – Northern Region, Torve – Volta Region, Berekum – Bono Region, Tolon – Northern Region
There was a strong perception among participants in this agora that a lack of opportunity to make meaningful livelihoods in our country Ghana shaped decisions to migrate, whether irregularly or in the safe way. This perception was fuelled by social pressures for economic success to support families. Coupled with the spread of fake success stories on social media, youth aspire to migrate whatever the consequences. Yet, participants also identified this perception could be corrected through informed social media campaigns and using the media to spread positive and credible news about sources of opportunities for safe migration and business development.
