Ghana’s efforts to transform its secondary education system have received a major boost, as the World Bank has pledged approximately $300 million to support a new programme aimed at improving learning outcomes and expanding job opportunities for young people.
The funding will go toward the government’s proposed Secondary Education Transformation for Results and Jobs initiative, a comprehensive plan designed to equip students with practical skills that match the demands of the modern labour market.
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the financial commitment during a visit to the Osu Mahean Basic School by the Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Paschal Donohoe. The visit formed part of ongoing engagements under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), which focuses on strengthening foundational learning and improving accountability across the education sector.
According to the minister, the new programme aligns with the government’s broader agenda to modernize secondary education and ensure that graduates leave school prepared for employment, entrepreneurship, and national development. He explained that the World Bank’s support would help improve the quality of teaching, upgrade learning systems, and create stronger links between education and job creation.
During the visit on Monday, March 16, Donohoe reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s human capital development, describing education as a critical investment in the country’s future.
He praised the government for prioritizing education and emphasized the importance of partnership in preparing young people for opportunities in a rapidly changing global economy.
