At the invitation of the Angolan Government, Ghana took part in the National Conference on Human Capital held from 29th to 30th August 2025 at Luanda Bay, Luanda. The Mission played a key role in facilitating and coordinating Ghana’s participation in the event.
The National Conference was convened as part of activities to mark Angola’s 50th Independence Anniversary, which will be commemorated on November 11, this year. Under the theme “Human Capital for the Development of Angola,” the Conference formed a strategic component of Angola’s National Strategy for Training of Leaders, aimed at strengthening the country’s human capital for sustainable national development.
The gathering provided a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange, allowing Angola to draw insights from the experiences and expertise of other African nations in building a skilled and resilient workforce. It also aligned with Angola’s National Human Capital Development Plan, which seeks to establish a long-term, multisectoral framework for political and technical guidance. This framework is designed to ensure that training and qualification efforts are responsive to the evolving demands of the national labour market.
Ms. Rita Ntsiako, Assistant Director I at the Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS), together with Mr. Daniel Opoku Mensah Dapaa-Adjapon, Minister for Political and Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Ghana in Luanda, represented Ghana at the Conference. During a roundtable discussion, Ms. Ntsiako presented Ghana’s approach to human capital development in the face of evolving challenges, highlighting the perspective of the Ghana Civil Service.
Her presentation elaborated on the training and employee development strategies employed within the Civil Service, tailored to meet the priorities of the Government of Ghana. These initiatives, she said, are aimed at boosting productivity while nurturing a culture of continuous improvement. Ms. Ntsiako emphasized the critical role of the Civil Service in equipping the workforce to meet the country’s manpower demands. She also stressed the importance of sustained innovation and strategic investment in human capital as key drivers for building a responsive and development-oriented workforce.
The two-day event brought together participants and resource persons from major stakeholders in Angola, the continent, Europe, and Latin America to share best practices and experiences that will guide the Angolan Government to develop its human capital needs. Discussions took place within the framework the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, the African Union Commitments and Priorities for Agenda 2063, and the SADC Agenda 2025 for development of Social and Human Capital.
