47 h. ago What Ghana Must Fix: ISSER’s GSDO 2024 report exposes key social gaps in housing, jobs, and governance

Ghana’s housing sector continues to be dominated by self-builders—individuals and households constructing their own homes—who account for 90% of the approximately 45,000 housing units delivered annually. And according to the 2024 Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) report by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, the self-build sub-sector receives limited policy support despite its size and contribution to local economies and employment.

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3 d. ago ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

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4 d. ago Development must be just, inclusive, and participatory – GII boss at ISSER Report launch

The Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Mrs. Mary Awelana Addah, has underscored the need for Ghana’s development agenda to be rooted in justice, inclusion, and public participation. She made the call while chairing the launch of the 7th edition of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in Accra.

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7 d. ago ‘Plant the seed early’ – John Dumelo urges agriculture education in basic schools

The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for the integration of agriculture into Ghana’s basic education curriculum.

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2 w. ago Elikplim Akurugu pledges support for education at Ga East conference

The Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Hon. Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening basic education in her constituency and the wider Ga East Municipality.

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2 w. ago Restore academic calendar – Education Minister urges GES and WAEC

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has admonished the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to restore the academic calendar for both the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to its pre-COVID schedule. Speaking at the WAEC Distinction Awards ceremony today, Mr […]

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2 w. ago Ho Central MP, Edem Kpotosu advises 2025 BECE Candidates against social vices

The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Edem Kpotosu has advised 2025 basic school graduates against social vices, entreating hem to live moral lives. He appealed to them to commit to helping their parents while they wait for the result of the just-ended 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination to progress their educational ladder. He was […]

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3 w. ago Stakeholders advocate professional development for teachers in the standards

Stakeholders in the education sector have called for sustained professional development training for basic school teachers to effectively implement the standards-based curriculum. According to the Ho Municipal Director of Education, Dr. Esther Yeboah-Adzimah, many learners are struggling to grasp subjects under the new curriculum, particularly due to its emphasis on critical thinking. Speaking to the […]

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3 w. ago Ahafo RCC and Netcentric Campaigns donate sanitary pads, learning materials to 500 girls to promote menstrual hygiene

The Ahafo Regional Co-ordinating Council (RCC), in collaboration with Netcentric Campaigns, a US-based non-profit organisation, has donated sanitary pads and educational materials to 500 basic school girls across the region, as part of efforts to promote proper menstrual hygiene and reduce stigma. The donation, which also included 5,000 exercise books and 500 school bags, targeted […]

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3 w. ago 2025 BECE: Kintampo court sentences 4 for malpractices, others remanded

The Kintampo Circuit Court in the Bono East Region has sentenced four individuals to 30 days in prison each for engaging in examination malpractices during the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

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3 w. ago Police arrest school proprietor for preventing BECE candidates from writing exam

The Mamponteng District Police Command has arrested the Proprietor of Big Six Educational Complex, Afoakwa Sarpong, over an alleged case of assault by imprisonment of two Basic Education Certificate Examination candidates.

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3 w. ago Volta Regional Minister and NHIA CEO aim to improve healthcare access in Volta region

The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring accessible and quality healthcare for residents of the region. He said this during a high-level engagement with the Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Victor Bampoe, and his team. The meeting, held in Ho on Tuesday, June 16, […]

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4 w. ago Detained BECE candidates: Kwabre East MP reports headmaster to police

The Member of Parliament for Kwabre East, Onyina-Akyeampong Akwasi Gyamfi, has taken a strong stance against the reported detention of two Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates by the headmaster of their school.

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4 w. ago “Have faith in yourselves” – Dr. Apaak encourages 2025 BECE candidates

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has encouraged candidates taking part in the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) to have confidence in themselves as they sit for the exams. “We know it has not been easy, but we also believe you have worked very hard with the support of your teachers to come […]

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4 w. ago Appolonia City provides hot meals for BECE candidates in major CSR initiative

Appolonia City and King City have spent over GH¢120,000 to provide hot meals to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates at the Appolonia MMDA Junior High School in Accra, and Whindo Assakae and Windo M.A. Junior High Schools in Takoradi.

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