Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Ghana’s Minister of Education, has announced a new Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) policy and funding strategy aimed at strengthening the sector as a driver of skills development and economic transformation.
Delivering his remarks through a representative at the second National Roundtable for Private Sector Engagement and Partnership in TVET, the Minister described the new framework as a “blueprint” for all future reforms and incentives. He said it would guarantee predictable and sustainable financing for TVET schools across the country.
The event, organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) in collaboration with the Ghana TVET Service, formed part of the Pact for Skills: Support to the Transformation of the TVET System in Ghana project. The initiative is funded jointly by the German Government through its Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and the European Union, and implemented by GIZ. The roundtable was themed “Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration for Sustainable Skills Development in Ghana.”
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Mr Iddrisu emphasised that the TVET fund would not impose a burden on industry but would be capitalised by realigning existing resources. According to him, this includes streamlining current financing streams and channelling strategic allocations from national revenue into a ring-fenced pool to support TVET growth. He explained that the fund would also boost the capacity of training institutions and extend support to industry-led initiatives such as the Ghana Skills Development Fund.
As part of the reforms, the Ministry of Education plans to introduce new incentive frameworks to encourage business involvement in training delivery. These will range from fiscal incentives to public recognition and co-financing schemes. He further stated that the private sector’s role in TVET must move beyond advisory functions to active participation in decision-making processes, ensuring that industry needs directly shape training programmes.
Mr Zakaria Sulemana, Director General of CTVET, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing labour market-driven reforms. He said, “The success of Ghana’s transition to a skills-based economy depends on the strength of our partnerships with industry. By working together with the private sector, we can ensure that TVET is not only relevant but transformative for the future of work.”
Also speaking at the event, Ms Chantal Kristin Lahmer, Policy Advisor at the German Embassy, praised the dialogue as a tool for sustaining long-term impact. She noted that when businesses co-create curricula, provide apprenticeship opportunities and invest in training, both young people and companies stand to benefit from a stronger, more skilled workforce.
