The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and stakeholders in education have deepened their partnership to improve education outcomes in Ghana.
They intend to improve learning outcomes, particularly in the areas of information and communication technology (ICT), as well as in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
The stakeholders are the Ghana Education Service (GES), the TVET Service, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and the University of Ghana (UG).
The partners reiterated their commitment at the 2026 World Friends Korea (WFK) Host Organisation Conference held in Accra yesterday.
It was on the theme: “Strengthening Partnerships Through Cultural Collaboration”. It brought together representatives of the partner groups to review progress and reinforce cooperation in volunteer-driven development.
Discussions at the conference centred on expanding digital literacy, improving classroom instruction and fostering mutual cultural understanding between
Ghanaian institutions and KOICA volunteers.
Participants at the conference also examined strategies for improving ICT-based teaching and learning, and explored ways to enhance impact, especially in underserved communities.
Commitment
The Country Director of KOICA Ghana Office, Dong Hyun Lee, emphasised the tangible impact of the partnership and announced new investments aimed at strengthening programme delivery.
This included the introduction of the KOICA Team Volunteer Programme and the deployment of additional volunteers to support targeted interventions.
Mr Dong said it represented approximately $1.2 million in funding, fully borne by the government of the Republic of Korea through KOICA.
He also urged stakeholders to support volunteers and deepen cross-cultural engagement to sustain long-term impact.
“Together, we have contributed to strengthening the education system, enhancing service delivery at both primary and secondary levels, and improving community-based development outcomes in Ghana,” Mr Dong said.
Cultural collaboration, capacity building
For her part, the Central Regional Director of Education, Dr Juliette Dufie Otami, highlighted the importance of cultural exchange and professional development in strengthening education delivery.
She said the partnership had improved teaching quality, enhanced student engagement and supported ICT integration in schools.
“These contributions have not only enhanced teaching and learning but have also improved student engagement and academic outcomes,” Dr Otami said.
Source:
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