Parliamentary Select Committee on Education strengthens oversight and legislative work in Ghana’s education sector

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education has launched a three-day capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing the knowledge and effectiveness of its members in overseeing Ghana's education sector and strengthening their legislative responsibilities.

The programme, which began on August 3, 2026, is intended to equip committee members with the technical expertise and practical skills needed to improve parliamentary oversight, promote accountability and support policy reforms within the country's education system.

The training is being led by the Chairman of the Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe Kwasi, and covers key aspects of the Committee's constitutional and statutory responsibilities.

Participants are receiving training on:

• The constitutional and legal mandate of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.
• Ghana's education laws and regulatory framework.
• Proposed legislative amendments affecting the education sector.
• Ethical leadership and good governance in Parliament.
• Parliamentary procedures and committee operations.
• Disclosure and recusal requirements in parliamentary work.
• Policy reforms aimed at improving education delivery nationwide.

The sessions are designed to strengthen members' understanding of their oversight role while enhancing their ability to scrutinise policies, programmes and institutions within the education sector.

A major component of the programme focuses on improving accountability among institutions operating under the education sector.

Committee members discussed the importance of ensuring that ministries, departments, agencies and other public institutions respond promptly to parliamentary invitations and appear before the Committee whenever required.

The discussions emphasised Parliament's critical role in monitoring the performance of public institutions, ensuring effective implementation of education policies and safeguarding the prudent use of public resources.

The programme also featured contributions from the Ranking Member of the Committee and former Minister for Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.

Drawing on his experience leading Ghana's education sector, Dr. Adutwum shared practical perspectives on policy implementation, educational reforms and strategies for improving learning outcomes.

He also outlined ways the Committee can work collaboratively with key stakeholders to strengthen the country's education system through effective oversight, constructive engagement and evidence-based policymaking.

The capacity-building programme, which commenced on August 3, will conclude on August 5, 2026.

Organisers expect the initiative to enhance the Committee's ability to perform its constitutional mandate more effectively while supporting Parliament's broader objective of strengthening governance, accountability and quality education in Ghana.

The training is also expected to improve legislative scrutiny of education-related policies and contribute to reforms that promote better learning outcomes and institutional performance across the sector.