New Juaben South Municipality in Eastern Region has catapulted from the 102nd position in 2021 to an impressive 9th place overall performance of education in the country in the latest District League Table report for the year 2022.
The municipality now holds the ninth position nationwide with a commendable score of 68.1, making significant strides in the educational landscape.
This outstanding performance in education could be attributed to various interventions spearheaded by the Municipal Chief Executive, Isaac Appaw Gyasi, and Member of Parliament, Michael Okyere Baafi, aimed at elevating the level of education in the municipality after public outcry on poor performance over the years.
New Juaben South joins the prestigious ranks of the top ten best-performing Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDs) in the education sector for the year under review.
The Awutu Senya East Municipality in the Central Region retains its top spot consecutively with an outstanding score of 92.1, setting a benchmark for educational excellence.
The Ayawaso West Municipality in Greater Accra captured the second position with a score of 82.5, while the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality secured the third spot with a noteworthy score of 77.1, contributing to the capital’s educational prowess.
Other notable performers include the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality in the Ashanti Region at the fourth position with a score of 72.5, and the Assin South District in the Central Region holding the fifth position with a score of 71.1.
Kassena Nankana Municipality (Upper East) ranked sixth with a score of 70.2 followed by Bolgatanga Municipality (Upper East) in the seventh position with a score of 69.1.
The rest are Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis (Western Region) which occupies the eight spot with a score of 69.0, Upper Denkyira East Municipality (Central Region rounds off the top 10 with a score of 67.2.
On the contrary, Ayawaso North Municipality in the Greater Accra Region,sits in the bottom of the ten poorly performer MMDAs in education maintaining the same status as in 2021.
Additionally, the majority of MMDs in the bottom 10 are concentrated in the northern part of the country, signaling a broader challenge in this region. Most MMDs in this category experienced declines in their rankings, emphasizing the urgency of addressing educational disparities.
The Ghana District League Table (DLT) Report for 2022, building on seven preceding editions, provides a comprehensive assessment of development levels across all 261 Metropolises, Municipalities, and Districts (MMDs) in the country. The evaluation spans key indicators from health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, energy, child protection, and governance, with 18 indicators shaping the report.
Launch
UNICEF, in collaboration with the National Development Planning Commission and partners, launched the District League Table (DLT) ReportReport on Thursday December 14,2023.
The report utilizes data analysis to monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
“DLT serves as an effective instrument for assessing how Ghana’s development is distributed equitably across the country,” emphasized UNICEF Representative, Osama Khogali.
Over the years, it has proven to be a valuable tool, providing evidence to the Government of Ghana for decision-making in prioritizing districts that require additional attention and support in areas such as education, health, nutrition, water and sanitation, energy, governance, and child protection. This strategic focus aims to better support districts that may be lagging behind.
Hon. David Quaye Annang, Vice Chair of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), expressed, “It’s a clarion call for action and a roadmap that guides us towards a more equitable and inclusive society.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
