A delegation from Zambia’s Ministry of Education has visited Ghana to study the country’s education system, focusing on Information and Communication Technology and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as Lusaka seeks to strengthen its own digital learning programs.
The visit, was described by officials as part of Zambia’s efforts to adopt best practices in digital education, centered on policy design, classroom technology deployment and curriculum integration. Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Education Minister, Chief Director Lydia Essuah said Ghana’s digital transformation agenda is anchored on the National ICT for Accelerated Development Policy and the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030).
She outlined initiatives rolled out in recent years, including the iBox and iCampus projects, the Learning Passport platform, the One Teacher One Laptop program and the introduction of smart classrooms. The ministry has also expanded internet access in schools with support from partners, developed local digital learning content and established model schools for learners with disabilities.
In the technical and vocational space, Essuah cited the tooling of TVET senior high schools and technical universities, the adoption of competency-based training and assessment models, and the expansion of STEM courses at the secondary level.
Despite the progress, she acknowledged challenges, including limited funding to support large-scale deployment of digital tools across the country. In a separate presentation, Kingsley Boachie, Senior Research Officer at the Pre-Tertiary Directorate, detailed measures to strengthen system management and administration, improve infrastructure maintenance and promote cybersecurity awareness among teachers and students. He also highlighted zero-rated internet access arrangements negotiated with telecommunications firms and the National Communications Authority, as well as efforts to integrate ICT into curriculum design. Boachie said ICT tools are being used to enhance teaching and learning outcomes, including tailored support systems for learners with disabilities.
Responding on behalf of the Zambian delegation, Linda Siwale, Director of Planning and Information at the Ministry of Education in Lusaka, thanked Ghanaian officials for the engagement and said the insights gained would help inform Zambia’s digital education strategy.
