Ghana is undergoing significant reforms in its education curriculum to align with global trends and position the country for sustainable economic growth, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has announced at the Japan Expo 2025.
Addressing participants at the international exhibition, Dr. Apaak said the government is laying a strong foundation for the advancement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. These reforms, he noted, are anchored in Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all.
“Our government recognizes that STEM and TVET are crucial for driving innovation, accelerating growth, and addressing the complex realities of the 21st and 24th centuries,” Dr. Apaak said. “We are rolling out a SMART curriculum that integrates STEM, coding, and digital literacy into the basic education system to ensure learners gain hands-on skills early.”
The Deputy Minister emphasized that exposing learners to STEM from basic school levels will better prepare them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills required for the modern workforce. “This is not just about academics, but about equipping the next generation with employable and entrepreneurial skills,” he added.
He debunked the perception that TVET is a route only for academically weak students, stressing that the government is investing heavily in repositioning vocational education as an attractive, competitive learning option. He announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into TVET instruction, making learning more responsive to industrial needs.
Dr. Apaak outlined several key interventions that are transforming education in Ghana, including the One Tech, One Teacher program, the One Laptop Initiative, the Smart Schools Project, I-Campus Ghana, and the national Learning Management System (LMS). These, he said, are aimed at bridging the digital divide and enhancing instructional delivery.
Additionally, he noted plans to expand Ghana’s ICT infrastructure to support robust STEM education delivery across all regions.
“The future of our youth depends on how well we prepare them today,” Dr. Apaak concluded. “With these reforms, Ghana is not only catching up with global trends but also positioning itself as a leader in 21st-century education innovation.”
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