A reassessment of the free senior high school policy, according to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, is always possible.
He notes that the Education Minister is still examining the policy to determine how parents can be included without coercion.
"The potential of review is always on the table. And it's basically to ensure that the proper education is delivered, waste is eliminated, and it will offer us value for our money, Mr. Ofori-Atta said in an interview with Joy Business' George Wiafe.
The Finance Minister is the second member of the public to have lately admitted as much.
Prof. Kwasi Opoku Amankwah, the director general of the GES, had earlier made such a declaration but afterward sought to clarify it was not what he intended to say.
Despite seeking support from the IMF, the Ministry of Finance stated earlier this month that the policy would not be halted.
It was emphasized that the IMF would be concerned about a probable budgetary shortage and the government's ability to continue spending.
A shortage of funds and excessive debt may make it difficult for good social intervention programs like "Free SHS" and the School Feeding Program to maintain their current spending levels, including social and investment spending.
The statement issued on Thursday reads as follows:"In our circumstances, the IMF may encourage Ghana to consider reducing lower priority or non-productive spending (such as "white elephant" projects) as part of its fiscal adjustment, but to maintain priority social investment, notably on health and education.
In the business edition of PM Express, Mr. Ofori Atta discussed the objectives of the constant review.
We may have scholarship programs where you must demonstrate your need for funding. We can become highly clever about that so that you can attract parents without being pushy while never compromising on a citizen under 18 being able to receive an education.
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