Ghana is set to receive a major boost to its education sector after the World Bank committed about $300 million to support reforms aimed at improving secondary education and expanding employment opportunities for young people.
The funding will support the government’s Secondary Education Transformation for Results and Jobs initiative, a flagship programme designed to strengthen the quality of teaching and better prepare students for the job market.
Speaking during a visit to Osu Mahean Basic School, Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, explained that the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s education system. According to him, the programme will focus on improving learning outcomes at the secondary level while ensuring that students acquire practical skills needed for employment and national development.
Iddrisu noted that the World Bank’s financial support will help accelerate reforms that aim to raise teaching standards, improve curriculum delivery, and create stronger links between education and the labour market. The goal, he said, is to ensure that graduates leave school not only with academic knowledge but also with the skills required to succeed in a competitive economy.
The visit also formed part of activities under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), a programme focused on improving foundational learning and strengthening accountability within Ghana’s education sector.
During the engagement on March 16, the Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Paschal Donohoe, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s education reforms. He commended the government for prioritizing education and investing in young people.
“I want to thank the Minister for Education and the Government of Ghana for recognising the importance of education and for being excellent partners in working together to support the young people of Ghana and the future,” Donohoe said.
He added that strengthening education systems is critical to preparing young people for opportunities in a rapidly changing global economy. According to him, the World Bank will continue working with Ghana to improve learning outcomes, build skills, and strengthen the country’s human capital.
The planned reforms are expected to complement ongoing education initiatives in Ghana, particularly efforts to improve teaching quality, enhance student performance, and expand pathways from school to employment for thousands of young people across the country.
Source: Africa Publicity
