Ahmedabad, July 15, 2026: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), Ahmedabad, hosted the ‘Ghana-Gujarat Dialogue on Skill Opportunities’ on July 15, 2026 in observance of World Youth Skills Day. The event was graced by Shri Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya, Hon’ble Minister, Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Government of Gujarat as the Chief Guest. Also present on the occasion were Guests of Honour Hon. Kwasi Agyemang Gyan-Tutu, Hon’ble Minister Investment & Tourism, Republic of Ghana; H.E. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, High Commissioner of the Republic of Ghana to India and Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII. Also present was Mr. Nikhil Methiya, CEO, Dronelab.
The dialogue, organized in collaboration with Savishkar, brought together policymakers, diplomats, academic & industry experts and other stakeholders to discuss skill development, workforce readiness and opportunities for collaboration with Ghana. On the occasion, EDII signed an MoU with the Ghana Government to undertake joint capacity building and skill development programmes for the youths of Ghana and India.
Speaking during the event, Shri Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya, said, “We are consistently working to build a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem by integrating skill development, employment generation and strong industry collaboration, and also focusing on technology-driven training and outcome-oriented initiatives. As economies become interconnected, international collaborations have become important platform, providing valuable opportunities to exchange knowledge, share best practices and develop innovative approaches to address emerging trends. This dialogue will strengthen partnership between Gujarat and Ghana while opening new avenues for collaboration in skill development, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth. I am sure initiatives like these will help us achieve vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat 2047.”
Hon. Kwasi Agyemang Gyan-Tutu, said, “It is truly encouraging to see Ghana and Gujarat come together to strengthen partnership in areas of mutual interest. Skill development and entrepreneurship are key drivers of economic transformation and I am confident that this dialogue will lay a strong foundation for long-term collaboration between Ghana and India, fostering partnerships that promote entrepreneurship, inclusive growth and innovation.”
H.E. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso, said, “Ghana values its longstanding partnership with India and we see immense potential in expanding our collaboration in the areas of skills, entrepreneurship and youth development. This dialogue reflects our shared commitment to creating opportunities for youth through knowledge exchange, institutional partnerships and collaborative learning. We look forward to translating these discussions into meaningful initiatives that benefit the youth of both Ghana and India.”
Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, stated, “EDII has had the privilege of working closely with Ghana through various capacity-building initiatives involving government officials, trainers and entrepreneurs over the years. The Ghana-Gujarat Dialogue serves as an important platform to deepen institutional partnerships, facilitate knowledge exchange and explore collaborative initiatives that advance entrepreneurship and skill development. This dialogue will pave the way for impactful initiatives that empower youth and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems in both countries.”
