The discussion on Human Development and Technology will be centered on the policy priority areas as set out in the Ghana National Youth Policy:

• Education and skills training are critical to the development of a young person's productive and responsible life and ensures the development of a knowledgeable, self reliant, skilled, disciplined, and a healthy population with the capacity to drive and sustain the socio-economic development of the nation.
• Science, Research, and Technology are the prerequisites for the youth to join the global scientific revolution.
• Information and Communication Technology systems are necessary for personal and business success in today's changing world. Young people are encouraged to acquire skills in IT and make them active participants in the information and knowledge based economy.
• In view of the importance of a sustainable and healthy environment to national development, this policy recognizes the role of the youth in ensuring good environmental practices. This requires that young people are provided with adequate knowledge and information on environmental issues to help them understand the country's biodiversity. They require to be sensitized on good environmental practices and be encouraged to adopt same in their everyday life.
• The knowledge of the youth about preventive health care, assists them to avoid practices such as engaging in early and irresponsible sexual activities and exposing themselves to STDS such as HIV and AIDS.