Ghana and the Republic of Korea have signed a US$28 million Memorandum of Understanding to expand science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in the West African country.

The agreement, signed on Thursday through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), will fund the STEM for All (D‑STEM) programme from 2026 to 2032. Officials say the initiative will extend STEM support to four regions, 12 districts and 713 schools, reaching 1,426 teachers and 86 education circuits. The Ashanti and Northern regions are the latest to join the project.

Under the programme, teacher training will focus on strengthening digital capacity for STEM instruction. Plans also include the establishment of Smart Schools equipped with digital learning tools, construction of an Accra STEM Park, and upgrades to the Northern STEM Resource Centre. Authorities say these measures are designed to improve equitable access to quality STEM education across Ghana.

Speaking after the signing, the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, thanked the Republic of Korea and KOICA for their partnership and said the programme is part of efforts to prepare Ghanaian children for a technology‑driven future.

The D‑STEM initiative complements other education reforms aimed at improving learning outcomes and building technical skills critical for national development. Implementation will begin this year and run through 2032, with periodic monitoring expected to track teacher training, infrastructure delivery and student outcomes.

By Blessed EDUAMOAH DADZIE