Reflections on migratory and mobility patterns and labour market security of Ghanaian youth amidst the Covid-19 crisis

Abstract

This article examines the changing migratory and mobility patterns of Ghanaian youth during the covid-19 pandemic using mixed methods research design. The study reveals that the patterns of migration, mobility and labor market security of the Ghanaian youth were adversely affected by the covid-19 pandemic. The study highlighted that due to the covid-19 pandemic, some Ghanaian youth were not able to attend job or promotion interviews, secure jobs and other socio-economic events, and the restricted movements had negative impacts on their labor market participation and economic wellbeing. In view of these, the study recommends, but not exclusively that, special fund be established under the Ministry of Education to build the technical competences of the youth through further education and training against labour market insecurity in future pandemic.