The Ministry of Education has directed the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project Additional Funding Two (GALOP AF2) Oversight Committee to reaffirm its collective commitment to ensuring quality learning opportunities for every child in Ghana.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu acknowledged the continued support of the System Change Architecture for Learning Excellence (SCALE), the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the World Bank in sustaining the GALOP initiative.
At the inaugural committee meeting, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak, speaking on behalf of Haruna Iddrisu, stressed the importance of strong oversight and collaboration in driving meaningful impact.
“Our effectiveness will be measured by the clarity of our direction, the quality of our oversight, and the responsiveness of our system to on-the-ground realities. Together, let us show that when oversight is rigorous and collaboration is genuine, transformative learning outcomes are not just possible, they are inevitable,” he stated.
The GALOP AF2 is structured around four core areas: enhancing teaching with adequate resources, improving school management and resourcing, strengthening learning accountability systems, and providing technical assistance, institutional support, monitoring, and research.
As the grant agent, the World Bank will adopt a results-based financing approach, disbursing funds to the Ministry of Education according to predefined performance benchmarks.
Explaining the role of the Oversight Committee, Dr. Apaak said the group would develop a strategy and provide high-level monitoring to ensure that activities remain aligned with the ministry’s priorities. He emphasised that GALOP seeks to improve learning outcomes in basic education by focusing on equity, accountability, and systemic reforms.
He noted that interventions under GALOP are designed to address the root causes of poor learning outcomes, particularly in underserved and low-performing schools. These include enhancing literacy and numeracy in the early grades through structured pedagogy, curriculum alignment, and tools such as the National Standardised Test.
Dr. Apaak also highlighted plans for continuous professional development for teachers, including in-service training, coaching, and digital resources to boost classroom engagement. Priority support, he said, would be directed to 10,000 of the lowest-performing basic schools, especially those in disadvantaged rural areas.
The Deputy Minister further stressed the need for inclusivity, ensuring that the programme meets the learning needs of vulnerable groups, including girls, children with disabilities, and learners from marginalised communities. He added that resources such as school grants, educational materials, and digital tools would be distributed in a targeted and equitable manner.
Expressing gratitude to partners, Dr. Apaak revealed that GALOP AF2 had secured an additional US$117.1 million to expand interventions in basic schools. He thanked the SCALE funders, the GPE, the World Bank, and all partners for their consistent support and commitment.
He concluded by underlining the importance of efficiency in deploying and monitoring interventions, including teacher training, school grants, and performance-based incentives.
Representing the philanthropic partners of the SCALE Consortium, Dr. Samuel Kembou, who also serves as the Global Lead for Learning and Evidence with the Jacobs Foundation, described the initiative as a valuable partnership. “It is an honour to participate in this collaborative effort aimed at improving educational outcomes for children in Ghana,” he said.
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