The Embassy of Germany in Ghana has reaffirmed its support for reforms within Ghana’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, backing efforts to build a modern, inclusive, and demand-driven system capable of meeting the evolving needs of industry and the labour market.
The German Mission in Ghana was represented by the Deputy Head of Development Cooperation, Daniel Böhme, at the launch of the 3rd Ghana TVET Report and the 2nd TVET Symposium, where policymakers, educators, development partners, and industry stakeholders convened to assess progress, address persistent challenges, and propose recommendations for strengthening the sector.
According to the report, although TVET enrolment has recorded steady growth over the past five years, the sector continues to face major challenges including infrastructure deficits, inadequate financing, outdated workshop equipment, uneven industry participation, difficulties in implementing Workplace Experience Learning, and disparities in training quality across institutions.
The German Mission pledged continued collaboration with key Ghanaian institutions and international partners including the Ministry of Education, the Commission for TVET (CTVET), Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), and GOVET to support ongoing reforms.
“We look forward to the insights and recommendations emerging from this year’s report and to continuing our cooperation towards a modern, inclusive and demand-driven TVET system in Ghana,” the Embassy stated.
The report strongly acknowledged the role of international cooperation in advancing TVET reforms in Ghana, highlighting the contribution of development partners through technical assistance, funding support, and capacity building initiatives. However, it also recommended stronger integration of donor-supported interventions into national policy frameworks to ensure long-term sustainability and coordination.
It further noted that access to TVET education has expanded significantly under the Free TVET Policy, which has reduced financial barriers and increased participation among young people, particularly from underserved communities. Public pre-tertiary TVET enrolment rose from 32,203 learners in the 2020/2021 academic year to 47,319 in 2021/2022, increasing further to 54,869 in 2022/2023. For the 2025/2026 academic year, enrolment surged to 72,200 learners.
Despite progress made through Competency-Based Training (CBT), the development of occupational standards, strengthened quality assurance systems, curriculum reforms, and investments in workshop modernisation, the report stressed that significant gaps remain in modern training infrastructure and continuous professional development for instructors. It emphasised the need for sustained investment to fully align Ghana’s TVET sector with international standards and evolving labour market demands.
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