Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, has called on the government to allocate at least 20% of Ghana's national budget to the education sector.He emphasized the need for increased investment to address critical challenges in the sector.Speaking in an interview with Citi FM on Thursday, 16 January, Mr.

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Asare highlighted the importance of substantial funding to support the successful implementation of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government's education policies under the leadership of Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister-designate for Education.

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He pointed out that the proposed budgetary increase would align with international standards, including the UNESCO recommendation that governments dedicate 15-20% of their national expenditure to education.“We expect the minister to influence the education budget to ensure that at least 20% of the public budget is allocated to education.

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This allocation would form the foundation for delivering on the 140 education promises in the NDC manifesto, with significant progress expected within the first year,” Mr. Asare stated.Beyond advocating for increased financial support, Mr. Asare also proposed the organization of a national education conference.

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This initiative, he explained, would provide a platform for collaboration among educators, policymakers, and civil society organizations to discuss pressing educational challenges and develop strategic solutions for advancing Ghana's education goals.

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