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Policy Update· Ghana

IMANI and Ministry of Education Partner to Address Basic Education Gaps

The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has launched a collaborative policy engagement with Ghana's Ministry of Education to identify and rectify critical weaknesses in the basic education sector. The initiative aims to shift focus toward foundational learning to ensure long-term educational stability.

IMANI Africa2 Sept2 min
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Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana’s Partnership Compact Targets Foundational Learning Transformation

The Ministry of Education has formalized its Partnership Compact for 2024–2027, a strategic framework supported by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The compact prioritizes foundational learning as the primary lever for systemic transformation in Ghana’s education sector.

Africa Education Knowledge Platform27 Apr2 min
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Policy Update· Ghana

Ghana Scales Up Targeted Instruction to 10,000 Primary Schools

The Ministry of Education is expanding its targeted instruction program to 10,000 primary schools nationwide, integrating findings from the STARS program into the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP).

IPA19 Sept2 min
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Research & Evidence· Africa

UNESCO and African Union Report Highlights Foundational Learning Crisis

A joint report by UNESCO and the African Union reveals that only 10.8% of children in Africa achieve minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics by the end of primary school.

UNESCO6 Jul2 min
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Research & Evidence· Africa

UNESCO Spotlight Report Reveals Low Foundational Learning Proficiency in Africa

A recent UNESCO Spotlight report indicates that only 10.8% of children in Africa achieve minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics by the end of primary school. The findings underscore an urgent need for policy reforms focused on equity and teacher capacity to overcome persistent educational barriers.

UNESCO6 Jul2 min