Deputy education minister advocates for scalable play-based learning across Africa
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Education, called for a unified African approach to foundational learning on Friday, March 27, 2026, while addressing officials from Togo, Senegal, and Rwanda. Dr. Apaak stated, "If we are serious about improving learning outcomes, reducing inequality, and building resilient economies, then we must start early and we must get it right."
Dr. Apaak positioned Ghana's early childhood development initiatives as a blueprint for the continent's educational future. The meeting followed a field visit to the Upper East Region, where observers witnessed the Ghana Education Service (GES) and Lively Minds partnership. Dr. Apaak emphasized that the success of the programme lies in its integration into government structures. He noted the model's focus on play-based learning and community-driven accountability has moved into measurable, large-scale impact within the public system.
Ghana is preparing for a nationwide scale-up of these early childhood strategies. Dr. Apaak urged the visiting representatives to view the model as a scalable African solution. He stressed that nations collaborating on foundational education fundamentally alter the trajectory of the entire continent.
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Deputy Education Minister Dr. Clement Apaak addressed officials from Togo, Senegal, and Rwanda about early childhood development. He presented Ghana's initiatives as a model for Africa's educational future - but what makes it so special?
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