GHANA
DEVELOPING
COMMUNITIES
ASSOCIATION
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CLEAR
Citizen-led Action for Educational Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana
Implemented by GDCA, YEfL Ghana, and School for Life, the CLEAR Project works to strengthen transparency, inclusion, and accountability in Ghana’s basic education system. It empowers citizens and local networks to engage education authorities and advocate for equitable, quality learning for all children.
Background
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Despite progress in Ghana’s education sector, significant disparities persist, especially in rural and northern regions. Children with disabilities, girls, and Fulbe children are more likely to be out of school or drop out early. Many schools face inadequate infrastructure, under-resourced teachers, and limited oversight, while weak coordination among education authorities hinders effective delivery. Public accountability and citizen participation remain limited, often leaving the most vulnerable behind. CLEAR addresses these systemic gaps by promoting inclusive governance and amplifying citizen voices in education planning and policy processes.
Objectives
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Ensure equitable access to quality basic education for all children, particularly girls, children with disabilities, and Fulbe children.
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Strengthen transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance in the education sector.
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Build the capacity of citizen groups and CSOs to use evidence for advocacy and policy influence.
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Foster coordination among civil society networks for collective learning and stronger impact.
Activities
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Organized capacity-building sessions for citizen groups, women, persons with disabilities, and Fulbe communities on inclusive education and gender-responsive social accountability.
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Facilitated community dialogues and citizen–government interface meetings to promote accountability in education delivery.
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Supported research and evidence generation using participatory and social accountability tools to track education policies and budget implementation.
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Convened policy dialogues, CSO networks, and media campaigns to raise public awareness on inequities and influence decision-making at local and national levels.
Results
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Citizen networks in deprived communities are actively engaging education authorities to improve access, quality, and inclusion in basic education.
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Policy discussions and plans increasingly reflect local evidence and community perspectives.
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CSOs and citizen coalitions are better coordinated, presenting a unified voice for education reform and accountability.
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The project has contributed to greater political commitment toward transparent, inclusive, and equitable education across Ghana.