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Ghana Launches 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker to Accelerate Literacy and Numeracy Gains

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The Ministry of Education, in partnership with UNICEF and the Hempel FGhana Launches 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker to Accelerate Literacy and Numeracy Gainsoundation, has launched the 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) to monitor and improve literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional learning outcomes across Ghana.

Ghana Deepens Commitment to Quality Education with New Learning Tracker

Accra, October 27, 2025 — The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Hempel Foundation, has officially launched the 2025 Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) in Ghana.The initiative marks a major step in Ghana’s effort to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills among children nationwide, aligning with the country’s educational goals and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The launch, held at the Accra College of Education, represents a renewed national focus on evidence-based educational policy and accountability for learning outcomes.

Monitoring Progress through the RAPID Framework

The Foundational Learning Action Tracker (FLAT) assesses progress through the RAPID Framework, which focuses on five core areas of action:

Reaching every child and keeping them in school
Assessing learning levels
Prioritizing the teaching of fundamentals
Increasing instructional efficiency
Developing psychosocial health and well-being

The Ministry noted that the tool will provide the evidence needed to refine education policies, ensure fair resource distribution, and guarantee that every child in Ghana gains essential foundational skills to thrive.

UNICEF Calls for Urgent Action in Foundational Learning

UNICEF emphasized that while strong education policies exist globally, progress in foundational learning remains too slow. The agency highlighted the need for urgent investment in teachers, learning materials, and evidence-based programmes to accelerate results.According to UNICEF, ensuring that every child not only attends school but also learns effectively requires strong classroom systems and teacher support. The organization underscored that national commitments must be matched by substantial investments to transform classroom practices and outcomes.

Ghana’s Role in Global Educational Accountability

The FLAT was first launched globally in 2023 by UNICEF and the Hempel Foundation. The 2025 version expands its monitoring to 124 low- and middle-income countries, tracking government progress on foundational learning commitments.The data from FLAT provides a critical mechanism for educators and policymakers to identify where progress is strongest, where challenges persist, and where targeted interventions are most needed.Ghana’s participation, according to the Ministry of Education, strengthens the country’s accountability in ensuring that “every child learns the basics of literacy, numeracy, and emotional well-being needed for lifelong success.”

Notes to Editors

Many governments have foundational learning policies, but implementation remains slow due to limited textbooks, uneven teacher support, and gaps in evidence-based programs.
FLAT data shows progress in tracking attendance and learning assessments in several countries, but fewer than half use assessment data to improve classroom practices.
Strengthening teacher support and scaling targeted instruction are critical to accelerating foundational learning.

Media Contacts

Fatma Naib Chief of Advocacy and Communication, UNICEF Ghana 📧 fnaib@unicef.orgE. Offeibea Baddoo Communication Specialist, UNICEF Ghana 📞 +233 24 466 3643 📧 ebaddoo@unicef.org

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