To strengthen the quality and timeliness of educational infrastructure projects, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has unveiled a state-of-the-art monitoring software.
This initiative was announced during the 2024 GETFund Stakeholders Forum, held in Accra under the theme: “Supporting the Delivery of Quality Education: The Impact of GETFund on Contemporary Education.”
The GETFund Administrator, Richard Boadu emphasized the critical need for effective oversight, revealing that in the past, a lack of monitoring allowed contractors and consultants too much freedom, often compromising project quality.
“We’ve recognized the gaps in our previous systems, and it’s time for change,” he stated.
The new monitoring software aims to ensure that all projects funded by GETFund meet high standards and are completed on schedule.
Mr. Boadu highlighted a major shift in operations: the establishment of a dedicated office to oversee projects in the Northern Sector, with the Kumasi office focusing on the Middle Belt Zone and the Accra office managing the Southern Zone.
This strategic realignment will enhance localized oversight and accountability.
He further noted that, the old practice of allowing one contractor to oversee multiple projects—sometimes as many as ten—has been discontinued.
“This approach often led to quality issues and delays. Now, contractors will no longer have control over multiple projects at once,” he explained.
This reform is expected to promote a more focused and responsible project management environment.
Under the current administration, GETFund has secured an impressive GHS 61.5 billion to address approximately 11,548 ongoing and new projects.
This robust funding commitment reflects GETFund’s dedication to improving educational infrastructure across the country.
As GETFund embarks on this new direction, Mr. Boadu reiterated their commitment to delivering quality projects without compromising the comfort and collaboration of consultants and contractors.
“We are here to support quality education in Ghana,” he concluded, signaling a new era of accountability and excellence in the delivery of educational projects.
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