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The Importance of Strong Institutions In a notable speech delivered in August 2009, former U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the Parliament of Ghana, emphasizing that “Africa does not need strong men but strong institutions.” He elaborated on the necessity of robust institutions to enforce law and order, implement policies, check corruption, and promote good governance. Obama highlighted that strong men have often led the continent into turmoil, and it is time for a shift towards institutional strength. Despite this advice, many state institutions in Ghana are currently being weakened or sacrificed for political gain. The current administration appears to be following a pattern that Obama warned against, using brute force rather than legal processes to achieve political objectives. This approach is undermining the peace and stability of the country. Landmark Decisions and Their Consequences One significant decision made by President John Dramani Mahama shortly after taking offi...

The Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Ghana’s Edtech Journey One afternoon last year, I found myself in a small computer lab at a public senior high school. The room had a distinct smell of varnish and hope. Students were working on coding projects using donated laptops, while their teacher alternated between a printed lesson plan and a WhatsApp chat with a tech company that provided the software. “We wouldn’t have this without the company,” she said quietly. “But we also wouldn’t have it without the ministry helping us set this up.” That brief exchange encapsulates a broader truth: Edtech in Ghana thrives when public will and private innovation work together. Alone, each can achieve good results. But together, they have the potential to transform an entire education system. Why PPPs Matter for Ghana’s Edtech Ambitions Ghana has ambitious goals for digital education. The Smart Schools Project aims to equip about 1.3 million senior high school students with tablets and digital ...