GETFund Targets Private Investment to Transform Education Financing -

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has intensified efforts to attract private sector investment into Ghana’s education sector, using the platform of the Kwahu Business Forum to promote new financing models aimed at reducing reliance on traditional funding sources.

Through its Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI), GETFund positioned itself at the centre of discussions on sustainable education financing, showcasing partnership-driven approaches designed to mobilise resources from individuals and corporate institutions.

The three-day forum, officially opened by John Dramani Mahama, brought together policymakers, investors, and business leaders to explore pathways for economic growth and national development.

In a move that underscored the growing push for innovation in public financing, GETFund introduced a digital contribution system that allows individuals and organisations to support education funding through a simple QR code scan.

Officials said the initiative is intended to widen the funding base for education by making it easier for private actors to contribute directly, outside of conventional tax-based mechanisms.

The EFPI exhibition stand attracted significant attention during the forum, culminating in a visit by President Mahama, who was briefed on the initiative’s potential to transform how education projects are financed in Ghana.

The engagement, according to organisers, boosted GETFund’s visibility among investors and strengthened its positioning within Ghana’s evolving business and investment landscape.

President Mahama, in his remarks, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the Kwahu Business Forum as a key platform for business dialogue, investment promotion, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

He emphasised the need for sustained partnerships between the public and private sectors to drive development, particularly in critical areas such as education.

For GETFund, the forum provided an opportunity to align its strategy with broader national priorities, as it seeks to mobilise sustainable and diversified funding streams to support infrastructure and human capital development.

The Fund maintains that expanding partnerships and leveraging technology-driven solutions will be critical in addressing funding gaps in the education sector.

The EFPI initiative forms part of ongoing efforts by GETFund to explore alternative financing mechanisms, as demand for educational infrastructure and services continues to grow.

Stakeholders at the forum noted that such innovations could play a key role in easing pressure on government resources while ensuring long-term investment in Ghana’s education system.