GTEC Inaugurates NTEC to Tackle Policy and Technological Challenges in Higher Education

 


The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), under the leadership of Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, opened the inaugural National Tertiary Education Conference (NTEC) in Accra, bringing together a dynamic gathering of over 400 participants, including university leaders, researchers, policymakers, students, and industry leaders. Held under the theme, "Transforming Tertiary Education in Ghana: Dialogue, Policy, and Practice," the conference is set to drive critical conversations on reshaping the nation's higher education system in response to global and local challenges.


In his opening address, Professor Jinapor highlighted the conference as a timely platform for addressing the transformative shifts in education driven by technology, economic uncertainties, and societal needs. He emphasized GTEC's commitment to a resilient, adaptive, and future-ready tertiary education system, stressing the importance of aligning curriculum to industry demands, integrating emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, and developing sustainable funding models.


This three-day event, running from November 5 to 7, will explore policy development, curriculum innovation, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in modernizing education. Key discussions will examine how policies can support quality assurance, academic freedom, and institutional autonomy within Ghana’s tertiary institutions. Industry and academic representatives are poised to forge partnerships that will shape a more practical and responsive educational landscape, ensuring Ghana's institutions meet the challenges of the 21st century.


As NTEC continues, Professor Jinapor expressed appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the Conference Organizing Committee and sponsors whose support has made this event a reality. He also acknowledged the conference as an opportunity to strengthen collaborations between government, industry, academia, and civil society, which are essential for implementing meaningful change in Ghana's educational sector.





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