The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package to support Ghana's efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027, through the STARR-J Project aimed at expanding access to quality secondary education and addressing infrastructure challenges.
17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package under the International Development Association to support Ghana's secondary education improvement through the STARR-J Project, addressing infrastructure strain and skills gaps created by rising enrollment following the introduction of free senior high school and TVET policies in 2017.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The World Bank has approved US$300 million in financing through the International Development Association to support Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, which aims to improve secondary education access and quality while equipping students with skills for employment. The funding addresses challenges created by rapid enrollment growth following the introduction of free senior high school and free technical and vocational training policies in 2017, which have strained infrastructure and teacher resources.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Ministry of Education hosted a delegation from The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to share experiences in education governance, workforce management, digital transformation, and evidence-based policymaking. Ghana's Education Minister highlighted the country's free education policy from kindergarten through tertiary level and emphasised the government's renewed focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills at the basic education level.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank approved US$300 million in IDA financing for Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs Project, which aims to expand access to quality secondary education and equip young people with skills for higher education and employment. The funding addresses infrastructure and staffing pressures created by the introduction of free Senior High School and TVET in 2017.
17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Ghana has received approval for a US$300 million World Bank facility under the Secondary Education Reform and Resilience Project to improve infrastructure in secondary schools, addressing overcrowded classrooms, inadequate dormitories, and limited laboratory facilities, particularly in Category B and C schools.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson maintains the strongest position to become the NDC's 2028 flagbearer with 32.5% support, according to a Global Info Analytics nationwide poll of 8,784 voters conducted in May–June 2026. Johnson Asiedu Nketia placed second with 21.2%, followed closely by Haruna Iddrisu at 21.1%.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has approved $300 million in financing for Ghana's STARR-J Project, aimed at phasing out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The initiative addresses infrastructure deficits and overcrowding caused by the Free Senior High School policy expansion.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana's effort to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027 through the STARR-J Project, which will invest in school infrastructure and improve secondary education delivery.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →