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Education think tank Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has called on Parliament to postpone discussions on the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) Bill until thorough consultations are conducted with key stakeholders.
In a statement released on December 13, 2024, EduWatch expressed concerns over the government’s plan to present the Bill in Parliament on December 16, arguing that the process lacks adequate stakeholder engagement. The think tank stressed the need for inclusivity and transparency in crafting policies that impact Ghana’s education system.
“We call on Parliament to defer deliberations on the Bill until consultations are held. In the spirit of inclusive policy governance, we urge the Minister of Education to convene stakeholder consultative meetings and engage education Civil Society Organisations, Development Partners, parents, and teachers, on the Bill,” the statement read.
EduWatch also urged Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum to lead discussions with relevant groups, including education experts, civil society organizations, and parent-teacher associations, to ensure the Bill represents a broad consensus.
The organization highlighted the importance of these consultations in addressing potential gaps in the policy and securing national support for the Free SHS initiative.
The Free Senior High School Bill, 2024, drafted by the Ministry of Education, seeks to provide legal backing for free and compulsory education at the Senior High School level. EduWatch emphasized that meaningful stakeholder engagement is crucial for developing effective policies that advance Ghana’s educational goals.
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