Workshop Report: Promoting Locally Led and Policy-Relevant Foundational Learning Research Priorities in Ghana
This report summarises key recommendations from an in-person workshop organised by Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA) and the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge. The event took place on 15th April 2025 in Accra, Ghana and focused on the theme: Promoting Locally Led and Policy-Relevant Foundational Learning Research Priorities in Ghana.
The workshop was a collaborative effort that brought together 44 invited education stakeholders (including researchers, policymakers, and practitioners) from across Ghana. The workshop aimed to support the development and use of locally led and policy-relevant research priorities for improving Foundational Learning (FL) outcomes in Ghana.
Specifically, the objectives of the workshop were to:
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Disseminate key insights and lessons learnt from Phase 1 of the ESSA and REAL Centre FL project in Ghana.
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Foster dialogue among Ghanaian researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to develop actionable research priorities.
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Enhance the visibility and integration of locally generated FL evidence into national and education policies and practices.
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Discuss existing and potential sources of funding for FL research and implementation locally.
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Engender partnerships among the FL stakeholders in Ghana.
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