The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Paul Adjei, has called for innovative and diversified funding sources to address Ghana’s school infrastructure needs across all educational levels.
Speaking at the National Education Forum in Ho, Volta Region, he emphasised that the nation’s heavy reliance on GETFund as the primary funding source is unsustainable.
He urged stakeholders to explore alternative financing models, including private sector investments, community-driven initiatives, diaspora contributions, endowment funds, philanthropic foundations, and development partnerships to support the construction, maintenance, and management of educational facilities.
Delivering a paper on “Government and Stakeholder Partnerships in School Infrastructure Development in Ghana” during one of the forum’s five breakout sessions, Adjei highlighted the need for cost-effective and time-efficient solutions such as high-quality prefabricated materials in school construction projects.
He noted that these materials could significantly reduce costs and expedite project delivery.
The discussion also underscored the importance of fostering community ownership and involvement in school facility management and maintenance.
Additionally, participants advocated for a phased approach to large-scale infrastructure projects—especially at the tertiary level—to enable partial use of facilities before full completion.
The forum, themed “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future,” was officially launched earlier that day by President John Dramani Mahama, at the Volta Serene Hotel.
The President encouraged all Ghanaians to actively participate in shaping a comprehensive blueprint for education development.
The infrastructure breakout session was chaired by Prof. Samuel Attintono, Principal of Accra College of Education, with distinguished educationists Prof. Mohammed Salifu and Mr. Kwame Azu moderating the discussions.
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