{
  "id": 5177868,
  "title": "Gov’t targets TVET transformation with US$300m World Bank facility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/govt-targets-tvet-transformation-with-us-300m-world-bank-facility",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:06:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-targets-tvet-transformation-with-us300m-world-bank-facility/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The government of Ghana has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to aid the transformation of its secondary education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. This funding, part of the Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevant and Results for Jobs (STAR-J) Project, aims to enhance secondary education and TVET infrastructure, elevate the quality and relevance of training, and support the elimination of the double-track system by 2027.\n\nA TVET stakeholders' engagement dialogue was held, with the Technical Advisor to the Minister, Prof. George K.T. Oduro, confirming that the government is also contributing US$31 million in counterpart funding, totaling US$331 million for the programme. The initiative, themed \"Partnership for TVET Transformation: The Role of Industry in Workforce Development in Ghana,\" convened government representatives, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss aligning technical and vocational training with the economy's needs.\n\nThe Ghana TVET Service Director-General, Engr. Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe, emphasized the necessity of bridging the gap between locally produced skills and those demanded in advanced economies. He stressed the importance of learning from developed nations' approaches to TVET development. Additionally, the establishment of a TVET Fund is underway to address equipment and infrastructure gaps and bolster the link between training institutions and industry.\n\nNational Development Planning Commission Chairman, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, advocated for increased reliance on digital platforms to generate employment opportunities for the youth. He highlighted Ghana's low ICT adoption rate (28.5%), noting the challenges yet potential for growth. Concerning young Ghanaians' inclination to seek opportunities abroad, Dr. Thompson cited a survey showing 72% of youth wish to immigrate, primarily due to job scarcity. He urged policymakers to create employment prospects to boost hope among the youth, urging them to develop job opportunities.",
  "summary": "The government has secured a US$300 million World Bank facility to support the transformation of Ghana’s secondary education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.",
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        "published": "2026-08-31T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}