National Education Dialogue Committee Submits 148-Page Report with 212 Reform Recommendations

Ferdinand | EducationGhana | June 06 | National Education Dialogue Committee Submits 148-Page Report with 212 Reform Recommendations

The National Education Dialogue Committee has submitted a 148-page final report with 212 stakeholder recommendations to transform Ghana’s education for sustainable development. Read the full breakdown at EducationGhana.org.

 The eight-member committee established by  President John Dramani Mahama to coordinate the National Education Dialogue has officially submitted its final report, offering a comprehensive reform blueprint that spans all levels of Ghana’s education sector.

The committee, chaired by Professor George K.T. Oduro, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), revealed that the report includes 212 stakeholder-informed recommendations across basic, secondary, technical/vocational, and tertiary education, as well as cross-cutting themes crucial to achieving quality and sustainable education.

“This 148-page report captures the collective voice of education stakeholders across Ghana. We believe it provides a forward-thinking roadmap for shaping education for national development,” Prof. Oduro stated during the presentation.

📊 Breakdown of Key Recommendations

According to Prof. Oduro, the committee’s recommendations are distributed as follows:

• Basic Education – 31 recommendations

• Free SHS Policy – 19 recommendations

• TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) – 27 recommendations

• Tertiary Education – 29 recommendations

• Cross-Cutting Quality Education Issues – 77 recommendations

• Sustainable Financing – 7 recommendations

• Accountability & Governance – 13 recommendations

• Research & Evidence Utilisation – 5 recommendations

• Government and Faith-Based Partnerships – 4 recommendations

“Beyond policy ideas, this report contains actionable steps and a monitoring framework for long-term transformation,” Prof. Oduro emphasized.

🧠 Expert Suggestions and Reform Vision

The report titled “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future” not only compiles national survey findings but also includes expert inputs on curriculum reform, teacher development, education financing, and inclusive learning environments.

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👥 Committee Composition

The committee includes a rich blend of academics, civil society advocates, and education technocrats:

• Professor George K.T. Oduro (Chairperson)

• Professor Goski Alabi – Academic & Education Management Expert

• Professor Rosemary Bosu – Education Researcher

• Dr. Samuel Awuku – Teacher Education Specialist

• Professor Smile Dzisi – TVET Advocate

• Kofi Asare – Executive Director, Eduwatch

• Stephen Owusu – Education Policy Analyst

• Inusah Shiraz – Education CSO Representative

 What’s Next?

The committee’s work is expected to shape the next phase of Ghana’s education transformation, with stakeholders already advocating for immediate parliamentary debate and policy integration of the recommendations.

This comes at a critical time as Ghana intensifies efforts to realign its education sector with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which aims to ensure inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all by 2030.

📝 Editorial Note

EducationGhana.org will be publishing exclusive excerpts from the full report, interviews with committee members, and sector-specific analysis in the coming days. Stay tuned for:

• 🔍 Deep Dive: 31 Recommendations on Basic Education

• 📈 The Future of TVET in Ghana: 27 Key Ideas

• 💰 How Ghana Can Finance Quality Education Sustainably

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