Ghana and the Republic of Korea have signed a Record of Discussion (RoD) for the implementation of the Ghana STEM Education Programme with Digital Innovation, a seven-year initiative supported by a US$28 million grant.
The agreement was signed on July 8, 2026, at Ghana’s Ministry of Education in Accra by representatives of the Governments of Ghana and the Republic of Korea. The signing ceremony was attended by the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Park Kyongsig, and Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu. The development was announced by the KOICA Ghana Office through its official social media platforms.
The initiative builds on the longstanding development cooperation between Ghana and South Korea, particularly in education and human capital development. Over the years, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has partnered with the Government of Ghana to implement projects in education, healthcare, agriculture, governance and digital transformation. The latest programme aligns with Ghana’s efforts to improve STEM education and equip young people with the skills needed to compete in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Official information on KOICA’s cooperation with Ghana is available at KOICA Ghana Office.
The Record of Discussion (RoD) is an official implementation agreement that outlines the objectives, scope, responsibilities and operational arrangements for a development cooperation project. It serves as the formal framework guiding how both governments and their implementing partners will execute the programme.
Under the initiative, the Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will provide US$28 million in funding over the period 2026 to 2032 to strengthen STEM education and digital competencies among junior high school students across Ghana.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Park Kyongsig and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed the importance of investing in education and human capital as critical drivers of Ghana’s digital transformation and long-term socio-economic development.
According to KOICA, the programme reflects the shared commitment of the Governments of Ghana and the Republic of Korea to expanding access to quality STEM education, promoting digital innovation and equipping the next generation with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
The initiative further underscores the growing Ghana–South Korea partnership in advancing education, innovation and sustainable development through long-term development cooperation and investment in human capital.
Story by:
Hussein Habibata Maltiti
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