The National Education Forum was launched today by President John Dramani Mahama in Ho, Ghana, aiming to address critical educational issues by bringing together various stakeholders. This initiative seeks to foster collaboration and dialogue among government officials, educators, and community members to enhance the country’s education system.
Launch Details
The forum commenced on February 18, 2025, with the theme “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future.” This theme emphasizes the need for comprehensive reforms across all levels of education, particularly focusing on basic education.
- Key Objectives
The National Education Forum aims to:- Address the long-standing neglect of basic education in Ghana.
- Highlight the importance of infrastructure, quality education, regulations, accountability, financing, and research.
- Create a consensus document summarizing stakeholder recommendations and discussions.
- Engagement and Participation
The forum will include a consultative dialogue from February 19 to February 21, 2025, extending to various regions to ensure broad participation. This approach allows citizens to voice their concerns and suggestions, making the initiative truly national in scope. - Expected Outcomes
The forum is expected to lead to:- Development of an action plan to tackle current challenges in the education sector.
- A thematic action plan for implementing reforms.
- A framework for a national education policy to ensure equitable and quality education for all students.
- Significance
This initiative is part of Ghana’s commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which focuses on inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all. By addressing these critical issues, the forum aims to create a sustainable education system that benefits every child in the country.
