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The development objective of the Secondary Education Improvement Project for Ghana is to increase access to senior secondary education in underserved districts and improve quality in low-performing senior high schools in Ghana. The project comprises of two components. The first component, support to increase access with equity and quality in senior high schools (SHS) uses a results-based financing (RBF) modality. Disbursements up to a capped absolute amount will be made against specific line items in the education sector annual budget, referred to as eligible expenditure programs (EEPs). Policies and interventions to be supported are grouped into two pillars: (i) increasing access with equity (geographic, gender, poverty, etc.); and (ii) improving quality of selected low performing SHS. The second component, management, …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGhana Education Service is a registered education nonprofit, Ghana. It is registered with the Department of Social Welfare. Its registration number is GH-IATI-GH–ORP0014440. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. The organization reports $181M in annual revenue.
Ghana Education Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 29 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Ghana is 34/100.
Ghana Education Service is registered in Ghana.
Based on official tax filings, Ghana Education Service has $181M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $34M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ghana Education Service is classified as a Education organization, registered in Ghana. It operates as a NGO. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $181M in annual revenue.
Ghana Education Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Welfare. Visit the Ghana Education Service profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The development objective of the Secondary Education Improvement Project for Ghana is to increase access to senior secondary education in underserved districts and improve quality in low-performing senior high schools in Ghana. The project comprises of two components. The first component, support to increase access with equity and quality in senior high schools (SHS) uses a results-based financing (RBF) modality. Disbursements up to a capped absolute amount will be made against specific line items in the education sector annual budget, referred to as eligible expenditure programs (EEPs). Policies and interventions to be supported are grouped into two pillars: (i) increasing access with equity (geographic, gender, poverty, etc.); and (ii) improving... Ghana Education Service is classified as a education organization registered in Ghana.
Among education charities registered in Ghana: Ghana Education Service's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100. Its annual revenue of $181M is well above the peer average of $34M.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ghana Education Service is registered in Ghana. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ghana Education Service is registered in Ghana. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralSHS freshers to report to school Sept. 18 - Graphic Online
All BECE graduates will be placed, GES confirms ahead of September intake - Graphic Online
GES urges public to report exam malpractice on hotlines - Graphic Online
GES to release 2025 teacher promotion exam results - MyJoyOnline
Evans Kpebah, the Upper West Regional Director of Ghana Education Service (GES) - CitiNewsroom.com
Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Dr. K.B Tandoh - CitiNewsroom.com
No school should charge fees – GES declares - MyJoyOnline
Free SHS remains free – GES rejects claims of GH¢1,700 feeding fee - MyJoyOnline
Ghana Education Service Dismisses GH¢1,700 Feeding Fee Rumours: “Free SHS Remains Completely Free” - Peacefmonline.com
Ghana Education Service memo - CitiNewsroom.com
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Quick facts about Ghana Education Service
- What is Ghana Education Service?
- Ghana Education Service is a education ngo, Ghana. The development objective of the Secondary Education Improvement Project for Ghana is to increase access to senior secondary education in underserved districts and improve quality in low-performing senior high schools in Ghana. The project comprises of two components. The first component, support to increase access with equity and quality in senior high schools (SHS) uses a results-based financing (RBF) modality. Disbursements up to a capped absolute amount will be made against specific line items in the education sector annual budget, referred to as eligible expenditure programs (EEPs). Policies and interventions to be supported are grouped into two pillars: (i) increasing access with equity (geographic, gender, poverty, etc.); and (ii) improving quality of selected low performing SHS. The second component, management, research, and monitoring and evaluation aims to strengthen the implementation capacity of the ministry of education (MOE) and Ghana education service (GES) and its related implementing agencies and assist them to achieve the objectives of the government's SHS strategy. This component will support monitoring and evaluation (M and E), coordination, planning, communication, financial management, procurement, and safeguards.
- Where is Ghana Education Service located?
- Headquartered in Ghana.
- What is Ghana Education Service's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Ghana Education Service trustworthy?
- Ghana Education Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ghana Education Service's registration number?
- Registration: GH-IATI-GH–ORP0014440 (Ghana).
- Are donations to Ghana Education Service tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.