Ghana launches 15-year agenda to improve foundational learning – Vice President

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has announced the launch of Ghana's Flagship Foundational Learning Agenda (2026–2040), a 15-year initiative aimed at improving learning outcomes among children.

The initiative is expected to strengthen foundational education by improving teaching and learning, promoting the use of local languages and ensuring that access to education translates into meaningful learning.

The Vice President announced this in a social media post on Wednesday, November 11, following a meeting with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, education officials, development partners, teachers and other stakeholders.

"Foundational learning is the bedrock of every child's educational journey. While Ghana has made considerable progress in expanding access to education, we must ensure that this access translates into meaningful learning," she stated.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang said the agenda would build on successful existing interventions and also avoid unnecessary duplication and strengthening coordination among institutions responsible for foundational education.

She stressed the importance of nurturing children's curiosity and recognising local languages as an effective means of helping young learners understand concepts and express themselves confidently.

The Vice President also linked improvements in foundational learning to Ghana's long-term economic transformation, arguing that children must acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills from an early age.

According to her, the quality of education provided today will determine the ability of tomorrow's workforce to adapt to changing economic conditions and contribute to national development.

"The work ahead will require consistency, sustained attention and a shared commitment among Government, educators, families, communities and development partners," she wrote.

The 2026–2040 agenda is expected to provide a long-term framework for improving foundational learning through sustained collaboration among government institutions, teachers, families and development partners.