Accra, Ghana — June 6, 2025
Ghana’s education sector has received a major financial injection following the signing of a groundbreaking US$40 million funding agreement by the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, with the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). The funding is set to support foundational learning under the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project – Additional Financing 2 (GALOP AF 2).
The initiative brings together a unique coalition of funders including the Jacobs Foundation, the UBS Optimus Foundation, and ten leading cocoa and chocolate companies, collectively referred to as the SCALE Funders. Their joint commitment of US$40 million has been matched by an additional US$40 million from the GPE Multiplier Fund, bringing the total to US$80 million dedicated to strengthening basic education in Ghana.
“This is a landmark achievement for basic education in Ghana. It reflects our commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity to master foundational skills in literacy and numeracy,” said Hon. Haruna Iddrisu after the signing ceremony.
The SCALE-GPE funding mechanism marks a novel co-investment approach, where philanthropic and private sector contributions are leveraged to unlock larger multilateral funding. This model is designed not only to increase financial resources but to align efforts toward measurable improvements in learning outcomes.
The funds will be deployed under the strategic direction of the Ministry of Education, focusing on interventions outlined in GALOP AF 2, which include:
- Targeted support for underserved schools
- Enhanced teacher professional development
- Strengthened school-level accountability
- Data-driven learning assessments
- Improved management and governance at the basic education level
The GPE’s involvement reaffirms Ghana’s Partnership Compact, a national strategy endorsed by development partners to ensure that all children acquire foundational learning skills by the end of primary school.
“This partnership demonstrates that when government, foundations, and private companies come together with a shared vision, the results can be transformational,” said a GPE spokesperson.
The initiative also complements broader education reforms under the Ministry’s “Education for Transformation” agenda, aiming to deliver equitable, quality, and inclusive education to all Ghanaian children.
As the education sector continues to face challenges in access and learning equity, this US$80 million commitment offers renewed hope for lasting improvements, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
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