Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak urges stakeholders to use GALOP 2025 findings to guide education policy, accountability and learning reforms.
Accra, Ghana | July 2026 — The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called for greater reliance on credible data and evidence in shaping education policies and reforms in Ghana.
Speaking at the dissemination of the 2025 Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) Endline Inspection Findings and Recommendations in Accra, Dr. Apaak said evidence-based decision-making remains critical to achieving sustainable improvements in learning outcomes across the country.
The Deputy Minister explained that education reforms must be informed by reliable research, continuous assessment and accountability mechanisms rather than assumptions.
Data and Evidence Critical to Education Improvement
Dr. Apaak noted that the findings from the GALOP Endline Inspection provide important insights into the performance of Ghana’s education system and should serve as a guide for future interventions.
According to him, credible education data helps policymakers identify challenges, allocate resources effectively and design programmes that respond to the actual needs of learners, teachers and schools.
He stressed that continuous evaluation remains essential in ensuring that education investments produce meaningful results.
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GALOP Recommendations to Support Better Learning Outcomes
The Deputy Minister indicated that the recommendations from the GALOP report will contribute to strengthening accountability and improving the quality of education delivery.
He said the government remains committed to using research findings to improve teaching and learning conditions, strengthen school management systems and enhance learner outcomes.
The GALOP initiative has focused on improving accountability in Ghana’s pre-tertiary education sector by supporting schools, strengthening instructional practices and promoting better monitoring systems.
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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Education System
Dr. Apaak reaffirmed government’s commitment to building an education system that is inclusive, accountable and responsive to the needs of every Ghanaian learner.
He encouraged education stakeholders, including teachers, school leaders, policymakers, researchers and development partners, to carefully consider the GALOP recommendations and apply them to improve education delivery.
According to him, achieving better learning outcomes requires collective responsibility and sustained collaboration among all actors within the education sector.
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The Importance of Accountability in Ghana’s Education Sector
Education accountability has become an increasingly important issue as Ghana continues efforts to improve foundational learning, teacher effectiveness and school performance.
Projects such as GALOP provide policymakers with evidence needed to understand existing gaps and develop targeted solutions.
Education experts have consistently argued that improving access to education must be matched with improvements in learning quality, assessment systems and institutional accountability.
The dissemination of the 2025 GALOP Endline Inspection Findings therefore provides an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on progress made and identify areas requiring further attention.
Source: Ministry of Education
Author: Ferdinand Ellis | EducateGhana.com Editorial Team
