The World Bank has committed approximately $300 million to support Ghana’s planned Secondary Education Transformation for Results and Jobs initiative, a flagship programme aimed at improving learning outcomes and expanding employment opportunities for young people.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a visit by the Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer of the World Bank Group, Paschal Donohoe, to Osu Mahean Basic School.
According to the minister, the programme is part of the government’s broader efforts to transform Ghana’s secondary education system and equip students with skills essential for employment and national development.
He explained that the financial support from the World Bank will help drive reforms focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning while strengthening pathways that link education to job creation.
The visit was part of activities under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), an initiative designed to enhance foundational learning and reinforce accountability within Ghana’s education sector.
Speaking during the engagement on Monday, March 16, Mr. Donohoe reaffirmed the World Bank’s commitment to supporting Ghana’s education reforms and human capital development.
“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,” he said.
He added that strengthening education systems is crucial for preparing young people for opportunities in a changing global economy and that the World Bank will continue to partner with Ghana to improve learning outcomes and skills development.
