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Korea commits $28m to strengthen digital STEM education in Ghana
July 8, 2026
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Korea commits $28m to strengthen digital STEM education in Ghana

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Key Points

  • Ghana and South Korea have signed an MoU for the second phase of the Digital STEM Education Project, with Korea committing $28 million.
  • The six-year project (2026-2032) will expand STEM interventions from two to four regions (Central, Eastern, Ashanti, Northern).
  • Phase 2 includes building the Accra STEM Park, strengthening the Northern STEM Resource Centre, and integrating digital technologies like robotics, coding, and AI into basic education.
  • The first phase (2021-2025) resulted in notable gains, including a 22.6 percentage-point increase in BECE Mathematics pass rates and a 10.5 percentage-point improvement in Science in participating schools.
  • Ghana's Ministry of Education plans to roll out a revised K-JHS curriculum with a strong digital education component before September 30.

Why This Matters

This initiative is critical for Ghana's long-term human capital development, directly addressing the need for a skilled workforce in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By expanding digital STEM education and infrastructure, Ghana is positioning its youth to be competitive in the global economy and fostering innovation, which is essential for sustainable economic growth and national development.

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