Ghana and Malta have launched a new education partnership aimed at strengthening ethics education in Ghanaian schools as part of broader efforts to nurture integrity, responsible citizenship and ethical leadership among young people.
The initiative, known as Project ETHICS, seeks to reinforce the teaching of ethics within Ghana’s school curriculum by equipping students with the values and decision-making skills needed to become responsible citizens.
Through classroom learning, practical activities and community engagement, the programme promotes principles such as honesty, accountability, fairness, respect and civic responsibility.
During the first field visit, the Malta’s Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Andrea De Bono Sant Cassia, visited selected schools in Accra alongside representatives of the civil society organisation Step Up Nigeria.
The delegation engaged students and teachers, encouraging them to embrace ethical leadership and uphold integrity both in school and within their communities.
The partnership comes at a time when educators and international organisations are placing greater emphasis on values-based education as a foundation for sustainable development.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has consistently advocated education that develops not only cognitive abilities but also the social, emotional and ethical competencies needed to foster peaceful, inclusive and democratic societies.
Likewise, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has identified ethical reasoning, global competence and responsible citizenship among the key skills young people require to navigate increasingly complex societies.
Studies further suggests that ethics education strengthens students’ moral reasoning, helping them distinguish right from wrong, make responsible decisions and demonstrate greater empathy, accountability and respect for others.
These competencies are increasingly recognised by education experts as essential for developing trustworthy leaders, reducing corruption and strengthening democratic institutions.
During their interactions with students and educators, Deputy High Commissioner Andrea De Bono Sant Cassia and representatives of Step Up Nigeria commended participating schools for their commitment to nurturing ethical values among the next generation, describing teachers as critical partners in shaping responsible and principled citizens.
The initiative reflects the shared conviction of Ghana and Malta that education should extend beyond academic excellence to include character formation, integrity and civic responsibility. By investing in values-based education, both countries aim to prepare young people to contribute meaningfully to national development while fostering communities built on trust, accountability and ethical leadership.
The Maltese mission expressed optimism about expanding Project ETHICS to reach more schools and communities across Ghana, describing the programme as an important platform for deepening bilateral cooperation in education and empowering a new generation of ethical leaders capable of contributing positively to society.
Story by:
Hussein Habibata Maltiti
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