Ghana’s Education System Ranked 125th Out of 183 Countries in Latest Global Youth Development Index

The Commonwealth Secretariat’s latest Global Youth Development Index has placed Ghana’s education system at 125th among 183 nations.

This index is a key measure for monitoring the advancement of young people, helping them develop skills and contribute to their societies’ stability and prosperity.

Ghana’s position is noteworthy, with a score of 105, showing considerable improvement since the last report in 2020. It stands with nations like Tonga, The Gambia, Fiji, and Brunei Darussalam. However, the index points out that rankings are comparative, meaning that even if a country’s score improves, its rank might not go up if other countries progress more.

For example, Nigeria and Papua New Guinea have bettered their scores since 2010 but are still among the lower-ranked countries. Specifically, in education, Ghana is behind countries like El Salvador, ranking 125th.

Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, mentioned on Joy TV that the index should be seen as a chance for countries to work together, not compete. She highlighted the collective effort needed to tackle the Sustainable Development Goals’ challenges.

With the upcoming Commonwealth Education Ministers’ Summit and the African Union naming 2024 the Year of Education, there’s a strong focus on improving education in the face of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence.

The report shows that globally, education is improving, with two-thirds of countries making progress. Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular, has seen the second-largest improvement, with most of its countries moving forward.

As countries like Ghana work to better education and youth development, sharing knowledge and working together will be key. By tackling common issues as a united front, they aim to secure a better future for the youth.