{
  "id": 19715296,
  "title": "Teacher trainees, BECE candidates and basic schools get GH¢562m in 2027 Budget",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/teacher-trainees-bece-candidates-and-basic-schools-get-gh-562m-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T21:26:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/teacher-trainees-bece-candidates-and-basic-schools-get-gh%c2%a2562m-in-2027-budget/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2027 Ghanaian Budget has allocated a substantial GH¢562 million to support various educational initiatives. This funding is set to bolster teacher training, alleviate the financial strain on Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, and provide financial assistance to public basic schools. Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, revealed these allocations during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament.\n\nA significant portion of the GH¢562 million, amounting to GH¢227 million, is earmarked for teacher trainee allowances. This allocation aims to sustain the professional development of individuals preparing to enter the teaching profession, thereby supporting the future teaching workforce of the country. The remaining funds are distributed as follows: GH¢169 million is dedicated to covering BECE fees, ensuring the smooth conduct of the examination, and easing the financial burden on candidates. Additionally, GH¢166 million is allocated towards the Capitation Grant, intended to support public basic schools in their operational expenses and facilitate teaching and learning.\n\nDr Forson emphasized that these allocations are integral to the government's strategy to sustain educational support, particularly in teacher education and the basic education system. The Ministry of Education has been granted a total of GH¢48 billion in the 2027 Budget, with these three provisions forming a crucial part of the educational funding. The allocations also include broader support measures such as infrastructure development, the elimination of the double-track system, access to tertiary education, provision of sanitary pads for girls, and special education services. Furthermore, a separate GH¢250 million allocation has been made to the Scholarship Secretariat to support scholarship responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The government has allocated a combined GH¢562 million to support teacher trainee allowances, Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) fees and the Capitation Grant in the 2027 Budget.",
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}