The Ministry of Education has responded to reports that Ghana ranks 137th out of 167 countries in secondary education, calling them inaccurate and misleading.
The statement comes after the release of the latest Legatum Prosperity Index by UNESCO, which focuses on various aspects of well-being but does not directly measure secondary education.
According to the MoE, the Index evaluates countries based on a wide-ranging framework that includes factors like economic quality, governance, social capital, investment environment, enterprise conditions, infrastructure, market access, living conditions, health, and education.
However, secondary education is not specifically assessed within this framework.
“Therefore, the assertion that Ghana’s secondary education was ranked 137th out of 167 countries within this framework is inaccurate and misleading. The most recent report, from 2023, positions Ghana at 98th out of 176 countries, showcasing a significant improvement from its 2013 ranking of 101,” it added.
The Ministry of Education emphasized that despite the misleading report, Ghana’s overall prosperity has been steadily improving, reflecting positive advancements in various sectors, including education.