The Government of Ghana has taken a major step forward in bridging the gap between education and digital access with the launch of the Ghana Knowledge and Skills Bank (GKSB) portal. This cutting-edge platform is designed to revolutionize learning across the country by offering free access to educational materials and tutoring services. As a key element of the government’s digitization agenda, GKSB aims to improve access to quality education for all Ghanaians, regardless of location or resources.
The launch event was led by the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, at the Accra Digital Centre. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful highlighted the transformative potential of the GKSB, calling it a milestone in Ghana’s journey towards digital transformation. The platform provides students, from entry level to tertiary level, access to a wide range of educational resources, career planning tools and offline self-learning opportunities. He noted that GKSB is part of the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project, a $200 million initiative supported by the World Bank, which aims to promote digital infrastructure and educational access nationwide.
Highlighting the role of technology in education, Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful described GKSB as an indispensable tool in creating opportunities and overcoming barriers in education. He noted that the initiative is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) for inclusive and equitable quality education.
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, hailed the launch of GKSB as a key initiative to upgrade educational standards in Ghana. He highlighted the government’s commitment to integrating technology into the education landscape by providing students and teachers with the necessary digital tools. According to Dr. Adutwum, GKSB not only provides access to past exam questions and tutoring services, but also promotes a collaborative learning environment by offering local language and career planning resources.
The development of GKSB, led by local company Nponto Technologies, highlights Ghana’s growing capacity for technology innovation. It is designed to work offline, enabling students in remote areas to download material and study without constant Internet access. Nponto Technologies co-founder Deborah Asmah encouraged teachers to contribute to the platform by uploading their teaching materials, helping enrich the platform’s resources.
With the launch of GKSB, Ghana becomes the second African country, after Egypt, to implement a national digital education infrastructure, confirming the country’s leadership in digital transformation and innovation across the continent.