The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s plan to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027.
The funding will go toward the implementation of the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, which aims to expand access to secondary education, improve learning outcomes, and address infrastructure challenges linked to the Free Senior High School policy.
According to the Ministry of Education, the project will focus on improving school infrastructure, enhancing learning conditions, and strengthening the overall efficiency of the secondary education system.
A key objective of the initiative is to eliminate the double-track system by increasing school capacity and improving educational delivery across the country.
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu described the project as a major investment in Ghana’s future workforce, noting that it will help expand opportunities for students, improve school environments, and better align education with labour market needs.
He added that the initiative also seeks to address infrastructure gaps created by expanded access to free secondary education while strengthening the country’s long-term human capital development.
The Ministry expressed appreciation to the World Bank and other stakeholders for their support, saying the project aligns with government’s broader goal of ensuring equitable access to quality education.
The STARR-J Project is expected to play a central role in transforming secondary education and equipping students with skills needed in a competitive global economy.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
