The Executive Director of the Institute for Education, Dr. Peter Anti, has raised serious concerns about the inefficiencies in Ghana’s education system, urging that the proper use of education funds should be prioritised.

Despite substantial financial investments, he argues that poor learning outcomes continue to persist.

Speaking on JoyNews AM show, Dr. Anti referred to a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which highlighted that Ghana’s education system continues to underperform despite considerable financial resources allocated.

He quoted the IMF, stating, “Despite the amount of money that has been spent on education in Ghana, we still have poor learning outcomes, and that is according to the IMF.”

Dr. Anti explained that this situation points to significant wastage of resources, calling for a more efficient allocation and use of funds.

While he supports increasing funding for education, he stressed that improving the management and utilisation of existing resources is equally important.

“We need to focus not just on increasing funding, but also on ensuring that the money is spent properly,” he said.

He also referred to the Auditor General’s report, which highlighted significant wastage within the education sector.

“When you go through the Auditor General’s report, you can see a lot of wastage,” Dr. Anti remarked, stressing that better oversight is needed to ensure that funds designated for education are used effectively.

Another critical issue he raised was the need for equity in funding.

“We don’t need to allocate money where it already exists, particularly when it comes to providing resources for education,” he explained.

He called for a more targeted approach, directing resources to areas where they are most needed.

Our goal is to establish more efficient and sustainable funding mechanisms to support the education sector.

“We need a robust system that goes beyond traditional methods and focuses on innovative solutions to improve our education system,” he concluded.