TVET gets a funding push, Haruna Iddrisu proposes oil revenue and GETFund share to fix outdated labs and workshops.
The Ghana TVET Report, third edition launched in Accra says the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector in Ghana has made progress on access and implementation of reforms but still suffers serious infrastructure and financing constraints that affect the quality and relevance of training. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu said the report highlighted the need to reposition TVET as a key component for the economic transformation of Ghana, and announced plans to seek Cabinet approval for a dedicated TVET fund, and proposals to allocate 10-15% of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and 2.5% of oil revenue to skills development and entrepreneurship. He cited poor infrastructure, outdated equipment and inconsistent funding as major challenges hindering practical training in many institutions. The report provides national data on skills development, including trends in enrolment, competency-based training, certification systems and labour market transitions, and also highlights progress made in access and curriculum development, said Director-General of the Commission for TVET, Zakaria Sulemana. Daniel Böhme spoke on behalf of the German government and praised Ghana’s evidence-based reforms and emphasized the importance of skills development in tackling global changes like digitalization and climate change to bolster economic competitiveness.
