The Ministry of Education has unequivocally reaffirmed its commitment to substantially strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy, particularly within deprived and underperforming schools across Ghana. This commitment was made during a courtesy call from the Jacobs Foundation delegation on Tuesday, led by Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak. The visit, which marked a significant step in the Ministry’s strategic focus on educational improvement, underscored the importance of the Foundation’s longstanding partnership with Ghana. Dr. Apaak acknowledged the Foundation’s pivotal role, describing it as a vital partner in achieving Ghana’s ambitious goals for enhanced educational outcomes. The Ministry highlighted that the Foundation’s $40 million under the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Multiplier Grant, through mobilization of additional resources from development partners, had brought the total funding to $80 million. This substantial investment was earmarked for interventions specifically focused on the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP), the Communities of Excellence initiative, and other programs designed to bolster learning across all levels. The Ministry emphasized the completion of the Operational Manual, training of district focal persons, and the development of a Foundational Learning Leadership Toolkit for beneficiary schools and district teacher support teams, a significant undertaking reflecting a dedicated commitment to practical implementation. Dr. Apaak also detailed the rollout of the 3,608 schools participating in the Communities of Excellence initiative, a program already yielding notable positive results, with some outside the GALOP initiative demonstrating adoption of practices from schools within the GALOP program. The Ministry’s new Research and Learning Agenda and operational manual, developed since January 2026, provide a framework for evidence-based decision-making, further solidifying their commitment to rigorous data analysis and knowledge sharing. Crucially, the Ministry reiterated its dedication to accountability and value for money within the utilization of development partner funds, a principle consistently emphasized throughout the partnership. Dr. Apaak also addressed concerns surrounding the impact of illegal small-scale mining on cocoa-growing communities, warning that the situation could have wider ramifications for vulnerable populations, including education and livelihoods. He urged continued collaboration to tackle these challenges affecting learning. The Jacobs Foundation expressed confidence in Ghana as a long-term partner in education development, emphasizing the transparency and reliability of the relationship, noting the Foundation’s deliberate openness regarding challenges and successes. The CEO of the Foundation, Chief Executive Officer, Michael Davies, highlighted the importance of expanding beyond current school-based interventions to achieve broader, country-level impact. He expressed interest in supporting initiatives that could move beyond limited school-based efforts and achieve a more profound and sustained impact on the educational landscape of Ghana. The visit concluded with a pledge from the Foundation to continue its support for coordinated development partnerships, reflecting a shared commitment to transforming Ghana’s education sector through a collaborative, impactful approach. The Ministry and the Foundation reaffirmed their shared commitment to improving foundational learning and education outcomes across Ghana.” , ]}
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