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Africa Education Watch (Eduwatch) has formally recommended that the government allocate a minimum of 6% of the 2027 national education budget to pre-tertiary Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). This proposal follows a significant decline in the sub-sector's share of the education budget, which fell from 5.6% in 2025 to 3.7% in 2026. The advocacy group emphasizes that current funding levels are inadequate to sustain the growing interest and enrollment in vocational education across the country.
The call for increased investment comes as TVET enrollment experiences notable growth. According to Eduwatch, enrollment rose from 11% in 2024 to 14.8% in 2025, signaling a shifting public perception toward technical skills and career pathways. However, the organization warns that the reduction in the 2026 budget share undermines these gains. To address the infrastructure gap and improve the quality of instruction, Eduwatch argues that a more robust and predictable funding framework is necessary to prevent the dilution of training quality as student numbers rise.
Beyond the overarching budget percentage, the organization outlined specific financial targets to improve practical learning outcomes. Eduwatch has proposed increasing the annual practical training allocation from the current GH₵70 per learner to GH₵300. This increase is intended to cover the rising costs of consumables and specialized materials essential for hands-on technical education. Furthermore, the group is advocating for the introduction of a transport stipend for students to facilitate participation in workplace experience learning, ensuring that learners can access industry sites for internships without financial barriers.
Eduwatch maintains that these financial adjustments are essential for aligning Ghana's TVET sector with global industry standards. By securing a higher percentage of the 2027 budget and increasing per-learner allocations, the organization believes the government can provide the necessary resources for quality training that translates directly into employment. These recommendations aim to ensure the technical education sub-sector can effectively support national industrialization goals and address youth unemployment through market-ready skills.