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The third edition of the annual UK-Ghana Young Leaders Summit brought together young leaders from across Ghana on August 27, 2025, to celebrate youth-led innovation and sustainable design solutions. Under the theme “Showcasing Youth as Designers of Change,” the summit highlighted how sustainable design can address some of Ghana’s most pressing environmental challenges.
The event celebrated eight decades of British design excellence and previewed the World Design Congress in the UK. The Design Council UK shared insights from their Design for Planet mission, demonstrating how sustainable design drives economic growth and social impact. According to Keith McMahon, Acting British High Commissioner to Ghana, “Design has the power to transform lives and communities. This summit reflects the UK’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s young innovators.”
Pamela Bassah, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Diaspora Relations at the British High Commission, noted that Ghana is home to exceptional young talent with innovative ideas for tackling climate change through sustainable design. The summit showcased how UK-Ghana relations can bridge expertise with creativity to co-create solutions for future challenges.
The event featured panel discussions with sustainability agencies like GoTo Initiative and Dex Ghana, as well as a TED-style presentation by winners of the Earthshot Prize 2024 – Green Africa Youth Organisation. Distinguished attendees included alumni of prestigious UK government scholarship programs, such as Chevening, Commonwealth, and GREAT. The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, Mr. George Opare Addo, and the Chief Executive of the National Youth Authority, Mr. Osman Ayariga, were also in attendance, underscoring the Government of Ghana’s strong commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development.
Ghana’s creative economy contributes approximately 2.5% to its national GDP, driven by young entrepreneurs innovating in digital media, fashion, and architectural design. In the UK, creative industries generate over £100 billion annually and employ more than two million people. The summit supports a shared commitment to creativity and innovation, making the UK and Ghana natural partners for mutual growth and knowledge exchange.
