The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has successfully brokered a high-level consensus on the 2026 GETFund Allocation Framework, paving the way for a revised educational infrastructure financing in Ghana.

Following a series of strategic deliberations with parliamentary and sector leaders, the proposed formula is now set to be laid before Parliament for approval.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including the Deputy Minister for Education, the Chair of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, and the Administrator of the GETFund, to align the 2026 budget with the national transformation agenda.

Prioritising the vulnerable and healthcare

The 2026 framework introduces landmark shifts in resource distribution, most notably the creation of a dedicated funding stream for Special Needs Education and disability support. This move is designed to address long-standing equity gaps within the sector.

Furthermore, the formula officially integrates President John Dramani Mahama’s pledge to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II regarding the completion of the KNUST Teaching Hospital.

By providing a guaranteed financial lifeline to the project, the government aims to significantly boost both healthcare training and service delivery in the Ashanti Region and beyond.

The Ministry has described the new formula as the "full operationalisation" of a revised strategy aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability. The 2026 framework is built on three core pillars:

• Equity: Ensuring fairness in the distribution of resources across all regions.
• Strategic Alignment: Directly funding the education priorities of the current administration.
• Accountability: Enhancing the efficiency of GETFund disbursements.

“The 2026 framework marks the beginning of the reset and full operationalisation of a revised allocation formula designed to align with the reset agenda of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama,” stated a press release on Tuesday, February 24, signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister.

Collaborative path to Parliament

The ministry highlighted that the "focused and forward-looking" discussions have resulted in a strong partnership between the Executive and the Legislature.

This synergy is expected to facilitate a smooth passage of the formula through Parliament, ensuring that educational projects for the 2026 fiscal year can commence without delay.

The Minister expressed satisfaction with the collaborative spirit of the engagement, noting that the "transformative agenda" for Ghana’s education sector remains on track to deliver more inclusive and well-resourced institutions nationwide.