Dr. Clement Apaak, the Deputy Minister for Education, has called for education policies and reforms to be guided by evidence-based decisions, emphasizing that credible data, accountability, and continuous evaluation are essential to achieving lasting improvements in learning outcomes.
Speaking at the dissemination of the 2025 Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) Endline Inspection Findings and Recommendations in Accra, Dr. Apaak said the findings marked the culmination of five years of monitoring and learning aimed at strengthening Ghana’s basic education system.
He noted that the report provides an opportunity to assess progress made under GALOP, identify existing challenges, and draw lessons to inform the next phase of education reforms.
Dr. Apaak stressed that meaningful transformation in education cannot be achieved through assumptions but requires evidence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing every Ghanaian child with quality, inclusive, and equitable education regardless of location or socio-economic background.
The Deputy Minister described education as the country’s most important investment, saying it remains the foundation for economic growth, social development, and national competitiveness.
Dr. Apaak commended the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) for conducting independent inspections and providing objective assessments to improve planning and accountability within the education sector.
He explained that the recommendations from the GALOP endline report would not remain academic documents but would directly inform policy formulation, programme design, resource allocation, and school improvement initiatives across the country.
Dr. Apaak also praised the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Education, and other development partners for supporting the implementation of GALOP, which focused on improving foundational learning, strengthening instructional leadership, and enhancing teacher support systems.
He urged education stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, parents, and development partners, to work together to translate the report’s recommendations into practical actions that improve teaching and learning outcomes nationwide.
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