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Dr. Apaak unveils draft National EdTech Strategy

Dr. Clement Apaak has unveiled Ghana’s draft National EdTech Strategy in Accra.

Speaking on behalf of the Education Minister at the 3rd EdTech Stakeholder Forum on September 10, 2025, Deputy Education Minister Dr. Apaak said the draft National EdTech Strategy will transform Ghana’s education system through technology.

He explained that the initiative is aimed at preparing young people with digital skills to compete in a rapidly changing global economy.

According to him, the draft National EdTech Strategy presented by Deputy Education Minister Dr. Apaak in Accra sets out “a digitally inclusive and resilient education system in Ghana that enhances learning, teaching, and management through accessible, relevant, and sustainable EdTech solutions.”

The Deputy Education Minister highlighted Ghana’s progress in adopting digital tools for education. He referenced initiatives such as the Mobile School Report Card, Differentiated Learning Plus dashboard, and Ghana Learning TV and Radio, which became essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also noted that Ghanaian EdTech entrepreneurs continue to play a critical role in developing platforms widely used by teachers and learners.

The National EdTech Strategy, Dr. Apaak explained, is anchored on six main pillars: expanding infrastructure and connectivity, training teachers in digital literacy, developing curriculum-aligned local content, ensuring inclusivity for vulnerable groups, protecting data and cybersecurity, and preparing for the use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Looking ahead, Dr. Apaak outlined three immediate priorities for the strategy. These include widening affordable internet access and devices for underserved schools, scaling teacher training in digital pedagogy, and promoting online safety and equity to ensure that no child is left behind.

The Deputy Minister stressed that collaboration will be key to success, insisting that the government alone cannot carry the burden. “We need the private sector, telecom operators, local innovators, teachers, civil society, academia, and development partners to join forces if the National EdTech Strategy is to succeed,” Dr. Apaak said.

He concluded that the forum was not just another meeting but a “movement to make technology-enabled learning the right of every child, not the privilege of a few.”