Ministry of Education (Ghana)

Ministry of Education, Ghana

Agency overview
Formed	1957
Jurisdiction	Republic of Ghana
Headquarters	Ministries, Accra
Minister responsible	Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum
Parent agency	Ghana Education Service
Child agency	National Accreditation Board (Ghana)
Website	www.moe.gov.gh/moe/

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The Ministry of Education (MOE) is a multiportfolio government ministry of Ghana, responsible for the governance and management of Ghana's education. It is responsible for the national education curriculum, primarily instituted by Ghana Education Service, which is part of the Ministry.^[1]

The Ministry of Education was established under the Civil Service Law 327 and under the PNDC Law 1993 with the mandate to provide relevant education to all Ghanaians.^[2]

The Ministry's main offices are located in Accra.^[3]

Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Deputy Education Minister, revealed that the government has disbursed GH¢40 million to the West African Examination Council (WAEC) to facilitate the seamless organization of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).^[4][5]

• Ghana Education Service (GES)
• Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
• West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)
• Commission For Technical And Vocational Training (CTVET)
• Ghana Library Authority (GLA)
• Ghana Academy of Art and Science
• Funds And Procurement Management Unit
• Ghana Commission for UNESCO
• National Inspectorate Board (NIB)
• National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)
• National Teaching Council (NTC)
• Ghana Book Development Council (GBDC)
• Center for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling
• National School Inspectorate Authority
• Non-Formal Education
• Ghana Tertiary Education Council
• Scholarship Secretariat
• Ghana Education Trust Fund
• Council For Technical And Vocational Educational Training
• National Board For Professional And Technicians Examination Ghana
• National Service Scheme

• Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum^[6]

Building a highly educated and skilled nation where every Ghanaian can achieve their potential.

Every Sector Minister is legally obligated to establish a Ministerial Advisory Board, which provides advice on relevant issues to their respective Ministry.^[7] Furthermore, the Advisory Board is tasked with fostering continuous engagement between the Ministry and its service users. It also advises the Minister on policy adjustments, planning objectives, and operational strategies.^[7]

• The Minister as the chairman.
• The Deputy Minister(s) of the Ministry
• The Chief Director
• The Chairman of the Ghana Education Service (GES) Council.
• The Director-General of the GES.
• A representative of the National Council on Tertiary Education (NCTE).
• A representative of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
• A representative of the Ghana National Education Coalition (GNEC).
• A representative of the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI).
• Two Education Experts

The Ministry of Education's main goal is to ensure accessible and high-quality education for all in Ghana.^[8] This is achieved through policy formulation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on meeting labor market demands, enhancing human development, and promoting national integration. Education is recognized as a transformative force, providing opportunities and serving as a pathway out of poverty and underdevelopment.^[7][8]

• Free Senior High Schools (Free SHS)
• Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes (GALOP)

• STEM
• TVET
• Education Reform
• ICT in Education Reform

• Education in Ghana

• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Education, Science and Sports
• Ministry of Education, Science and Sports at Ministries section of Ghana.gov.gh^{[permanent dead link]}

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