On October 24, 2024, the Foundation for Security and Development in Africa participated in the Budget Analysis and Advocacy Capacity Building Workshop, hosted by Africa Education Watch with support from Oxfam. The workshop was designed to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society and media organizations to engage in effective budget advocacy, as well as monitoring and evaluation of education financing.

The workshop highlighted the gap in education funding, since the current 2024 allocation of GH¢32.7 billion (14.5%) is below the UNESCO-recommended 15-20%. In addition, there is skewed distribution towards compensation, leading to inadequate Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM).

The workshop presentations emphasized that investment in education is essential for economic growth. Persistent challenges like inadequate budget allocations, lack of transparency, and weak oversight require stronger civil society engagement for effective monitoring and accountability. This enhanced scrutiny is key to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 and ensuring inclusive, quality education for all Ghanaians.