Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh is leaving his position as Deputy Director-General (Quality and Access) of the Ghana Education Service (GES) on February 21, 2025, after more than six and a half years of service.
Dr. Tandoh was instrumental in improving teaching and learning, raising the standard of education, and extending educational opportunities to all Ghanaian children during his tenure.
Dr. Tandoh, who directly reported to the Director-General, oversaw four important GES divisions and made sure they were in line with the Education Strategic Plan (ESP 2018–2030).
His responsibilities included research, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation, all critical to the advancement of Ghana’s education sector.
Key achievements during Dr. Tandoh’s tenure include:
- Double Track System: Serving as the Chief Technical Officer in the conceptualization, development, and design of the Double Track System for Senior High Schools (SHS), a critical component of the Free Senior High School Policy. He also oversaw its implementation at the GES.
- Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP): As Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Tandoh led the conceptualization and design of the $218.7 million USD GALOP. He was also a key member of the Ghanaian team that negotiated the project at the World Bank Head Office in Washington, D.C., and subsequently led its implementation at the GES.
- Global Partnership for Education (GPE) COVID-19 Accelerated Funding: Leading the conceptualization, design, and implementation of the GPE COVID-19 Accelerated Funding, bolstering resilience in Ghana’s education system during the pandemic.
- Education in Emergency Policy: Spearheading the development of Ghana’s Education in Emergency Policy.
- SHS Core Subject Teacher Training: Leading the development of content for the training of Core Subject Teachers in SHS.
- GES PLC App: Driving the development and deployment of the GES PLC App to support Professional Learning Communities.
- Curriculum Reform: Leading the implementation of the Standard Based Curriculum and the Common Core Curriculum at the GES.
“It has been an honor to contribute to the advancement of education in Ghana. I am particularly proud of the work we have done to expand access and improve quality, and I am confident that the GES will continue to build on these achievements,’ ” stated Dr. Tandoh.
Dr. Tandoh’s dedication to educational innovation and strategic planning has left a lasting impact on Ghana’s education system. As he embarks on new endeavours, his contributions will continue to benefit generations of Ghanaian students.
Source: myghanadaily
