Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Programme Aims to Create 80,000 Dignified Jobs for Ghanaian Youth by 2028

Strategic Insights -

The Financial Inclusion for Last Mile Actors (FILMA) Programme, supported by the Mastercard Foundation under its Young Africa Works strategy, is a concerted effort to tackle rural unemployment through inclusive financing, skills training, and access to agricultural markets. The initiative focuses on creating 80,000 dignified jobs for Ghanaian youth by 2028, with a specific target of at least 70% for young women and 5% for persons with disabilities. FILMA aims to restore dignity, build resilience, and reshape rural communities through sustainable agriculture.

Key Takeaways:

  • FILMA is a collaborative programme between the Ghana News Agency, Mastercard Foundation, and Agrihouse Foundation, aiming to create 80,000 dignified jobs for Ghanaian youth by 2028.
  • The initiative targets young women for at least 70% of its job creation efforts, with 5% dedicated to persons with disabilities.
  • FILMA is focusing on inclusive financing, skills training, and access to agricultural markets in districts across Volta, Oti, Bono East, and the Northern Region.
  • The program partners with Agrihouse Foundation, Temple Investments Limited, Catholic Relief Services, AV Ventures LLC, and SEND Ghana to implement its integrated interventions.
  • FILMA's core ambition is to weave financial inclusion interventions into the fabric of the agriculture and agriculture-adjacent sectors (AAAS), paving the way for dignified and fulfilling jobs.
  • The programme directly addresses the challenges of youth unemployment and financial exclusion within the vital agriculture and agriculture-adjacent sectors.
  • FILMA aims to significantly enhance access to affordable credit, inclusive financial services, and thriving markets for young people actively involved in the AAAS.
  • The initiative's long-term objective is to strengthen financial inclusion, enhance resilience, and improve livelihoods for Last Mile Actors across the target regions.

Statistics:

  • 80,000: The number of dignified jobs expected to be created for Ghanaian youth by 2028.
  • 70%: The target proportion of young women in FILMA's job creation efforts.
  • 5%: The target proportion of persons with disabilities in FILMA's job creation efforts.
  • 2028: The target year for creating 80,000 dignified jobs for Ghanaian youth.
  • 8th: The iteration of the Agricultural Students' Career Guidance and Mentorship Dialogue Bootcamp (AG-STUD) where FILMA played a key role.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency, June 25, 2025
  • Mastercard Foundation
  • Agrihouse Foundation
  • Temple Investments Limited
  • Catholic Relief Services
  • AV Ventures LLC
  • SEND Ghana