National Education Reform Committee engages Journalists to revamp Ghana's Education System - The Herald ghana

The National Education Reform Committee, with GIZ's help, is addressing challenges in education. They engaged editors and journalists in Accra to gather insights. The goal is to develop strategies for improving the education system. This aligns with global demands for change.

The event was themed “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future.” Editors and journalists discussed the future of education in Ghana. They shared ideas from ongoing forums across the country.

Key focus areas included infrastructure, quality education, and governance. Participants broke into sessions to discuss these themes. They presented recommendations to enhance educational outcomes.

This engagement supports the government's vision for a better education system. It aims to nurture talent and foster innovation among students. The goal is to equip them with skills for a competitive world.

Dr. Clement Abass Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education Designate, delivered the keynote address. He highlighted the role of education desk journalists in reforms. He noted that their perspectives are vital for transformation discussions.

Dr. Apaak emphasized moving beyond traditional media engagement methods. He called for deeper collaboration with journalists to drive change.

He stated that transforming education is essential during economic challenges. Journalists’ insights can help identify improvement areas and sustain reforms.

Reflecting on past initiatives, Dr. Apaak acknowledged policies like Free Senior High School. He recognized the importance of experiences from parents and stakeholders in shaping discourse.

He urged participants to engage passionately at the forum. Their contributions will help identify critical areas needing transformation.

Professor George KT Oduro chairs the National Education Forum Planning Committee. He stressed collaborative efforts are crucial for a future-ready education system. A comprehensive approach is needed to empower students locally and globally.

Professor Oduro outlined that quality education includes all five levels: Basic, Secondary, Technical, Vocational (TVET), and STEM fields.

He emphasized regulation, accountability, and governance as key factors in enhancing quality education nationwide.

Education financing also needs attention for sustainability and advancement in the sector.

He advocated grounding educational policies in solid evidence through robust research and data.

The National Education Forum aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector.
It highlights the government’s commitment to inclusive policymaking.
Engaging diverse sectors will help identify issues and share innovative ideas.
This initiative seeks a more sustainable and equitable educational framework.