TVET funding in Ghana has come under scrutiny, as Africa Education Watch warns that current allocations are undermining practical skills training.
In its 2026 First Quarter Education Policy Monitoring report, the think tank revealed that only GH¢33 per student is allocated annually for practical training under the Free TVET policy.
According to the report, this level of funding forces schools to conduct one practical session per month instead of weekly sessions.
Concerns Over Quality of Training
Africa Education Watch noted that even the limited practical sessions are often compromised due to inadequate resources.
The organization criticized the current funding model, stating that it is based on the Free SHS framework and does not reflect the cost-intensive nature of technical education.
The report explained that TVET is at least twice as expensive as general secondary education, making the current model ineffective.
Risk to Industrial Growth
The think tank warned that continued underfunding could produce graduates without industry-relevant skills.
It stressed that this could weaken Ghana’s efforts to drive industrialization and job creation through technical education.
Africa Education Watch is calling on the government to urgently review the funding structure to ensure adequate investment in practical training.
