Ghana and the Republic of Korea have strengthened their education partnership with the signing of a $28 million Record of Discussion (RoD) for the Ghana STEM Education Program with Digital Innovation, a seven-year initiative aimed at transforming science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
Ghana, South Korea Sign $28 Million STEM Education Partnership to Equip Future Generation with Digital Skills
The agreement, signed on 8 July 2026 at the Ministry of Education in Accra, marks a major step towards improving digital competencies among Ghanaian junior high school students and preparing young learners for the demands of a rapidly changing global economy.
The programme, funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will run from 2026 to 2032 and focus on strengthening STEM learning, promoting digital innovation and developing future-ready human capital.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig, highlighted the importance of education as a foundation for sustainable development and stronger bilateral relations between both countries.
He said the partnership demonstrates Korea’s continued commitment to supporting Ghana’s efforts to build a knowledge-based economy driven by technology and innovation.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, who represented the Government of Ghana, welcomed the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention to enhance learning outcomes and provide young people with skills needed to compete in the digital age.
He noted that investment in STEM education remains critical to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda and the country’s broader socio-economic development goals.
The Ghana STEM Education Program with Digital Innovation is expected to support improved teaching and learning approaches, expand access to quality STEM resources and encourage creativity, problem-solving and innovation among students.
Officials say the initiative will also contribute to closing the digital skills gap by empowering young learners with competencies in science and technology from an early stage.
The partnership builds on the longstanding cooperation between Ghana and South Korea, with both governments reaffirming their shared commitment to using education and innovation as tools for inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Through the collaboration, KOICA and its Ghanaian partners aim to create an education system that not only responds to current technological demands but also prepares the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.
