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Key messages or themes:
Girls in STEM Education, Access to Remote Learning Platforms, EdTech Strategies, Government's Agenda for STEM Education.

Topics for discussion:
Stem Education in Ghana, Ghana's EdTech and Remote Learning, Education and Entrepreneurship (TVET).

Activities planned:
Presentation, Discussion, Questions and Answers, and Networking.

Target audience:
Experts in Education, Students, Researchers, CSOs in Education, Developing Partners, STEM Organisations, EdTech Firms, JETRO and Investors.

Speakers or panelists:
Deputy Minister for Education-Ghana, Director General – GES, Director General – GTVETS, Executive Director - CENDLOS, Lecturers/Tutors/Teachers, Students

【Reflection】

The Theme Weeks Event dubbed “Advancing STEM, TVET and Remote Learning to Achieve SDGs-Goal 4 in Ghana,” held on 25 July 2025, brought together key educational stakeholders from Ghana to highlight national efforts in transforming the education landscape through innovation. Organised as part of the Theme Weeks at Expo 2025, this programme underscored the country's strategic commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, opened the session by articulating Ghana's policy direction in enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He emphasized the role of STEM and TVET in driving economic growth and development, as well as their alignment with Ghana’s broader education reform. From the Japanese side, Ms. Sachiko Nakajima of the thematic project “Invigorating Lives” offered an international perspective on creativity, systems thinking, and music-based STEM education. Her intervention linked local education strategies with global learning innovations.

During the panel discussion, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis of the Ghana Education Service shared how Ghana integrates STEM in its basic and secondary school curricula, highlighting inclusive practices that ensure no child is left behind. Dr. Eric Kofi Adzroe from the Ghana TVET Service presented significant progress in promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a practical path for employability and innovation. His remarks illustrate how the integration of digital tools and industry partnerships has revitalised the image of TVET in the country. Dr. Diyawanu Mumin, representing the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), discussed Ghana’s remote learning infrastructure. He explained how distance learning has become a cornerstone of equitable education, particularly in rural and underserved areas. He emphasised digital inclusion, teacher training, and content localisation as vital pillars.

The participation of students from five senior high schools in Ghana at the Theme Weeks program provided them with invaluable insights into the Japanese education system, particularly in STEM education. Through interactive sessions and exposure to innovative practices, the students learned about the integration of creativity, systems thinking, and STEM approaches, as highlighted by Ms. Sachiko Nakajima. ​

In conclusion, all sessions of were rich in exchange, fostering a mutual understanding of how blended approaches—merging in-person, vocational, and digital learning—can offer scalable and inclusive solutions to education challenges. The speakers collectively advocated for holistic learning systems that equip young people not only with academic knowledge but also with creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary for the 21st century.

【Post EXPO Initiatives】

Following this session, the Ghanaian delegation expressed its intention to deepen international collaboration, especially with Japan and other Expo participants, to scale up successful educational models. One key initiative includes strengthening teacher exchange programmes focused on STEM, TVET and digital pedagogy.

Ghana Education Service (GES) and CENDLOS plan to expand its digital content library through multilingual and culturally responsive materials, supported by potential partnerships initiated during the Expo. This aims to bridge educational access gaps across the country. Discussions are also underway to launch a pilot programme connecting TVET institutions in Ghana with Japanese industries and technology centres to foster hands-on innovation and entrepreneurial skill transfer.

Furthermore, the session sparked dialogue on co-creating problem-solving and creativity-based STEM modules, which may be piloted in selected GES schools. These initiatives reflect Ghana’s proactive stance in adapting global innovations to its local context, positioning education as a foundation for sustainable national development. The Expo served as a platform not only for knowledge exchange but also for actionable cooperation going forward.

Upon returning to Ghana, the students intend to apply their newfound knowledge by advocating for interdisciplinary learning in their schools. They will initiate or improve existing projects that incorporate creativity and problem-solving into STEM subjects, encouraging peers to think beyond traditional methods. ​ Additionally, they will organize and share ideas on leveraging digital tools and collaborative learning to enhance classroom experiences. ​ Their exposure to global perspectives equips them to become ambassadors of innovation, driving transformative change in their respective schools and Ghana’s education system.

Ministry of Education - Ghana