# Educational quality and infrastructure in Ghana and South_** > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-quality-and-infrastructure-in-ghana-and-south > Updated: 2026-10-25T18:41:53.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Government officials in Ghana and South Africa have recently emphasized the importance of educational quality and modern skill development. In Ghana, the Deputy Minister for Education called on district leaders to better implement national policies and focus on 21st-century skills such as digital literacy and critical thinking. Similarly, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile pledged infrastructure investments to improve school facilities. However, reports from within Ghana highlight significant practical challenges to these goals. Educational institutions are struggling with critical infrastructure deficits, including dilapidated buildings and abandoned construction projects. Specific concerns have been raised at Ghana Senior High School regarding stalled projects and unsafe staff housing, while schools in the Wassa East District have appealed for the reconstruction of aging classroom blocks to ensure student and teacher safety. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Ghanaian educational institutions report critical infrastructure deficits Schools in Ghana, including GHANASCO and Atobiase D/A Basic School, are calling for urgent government action to address abandoned projects, unsafe buildings, and inadequate staff accommodation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanaian-educational-institutions-report-critical-infrastructure-deficits ### 2026-10-25: Government officials in Ghana and South Africa emphasize educational quality Education officials in Ghana and South Africa are prioritizing policy implementation and infrastructure investment to improve learning outcomes and student opportunities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/government-officials-in-ghana-and-south-africa-emphasize-educational-quality --- Cite as: Educational quality and infrastructure in Ghana and South_**. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/educational-quality-and-infrastructure-in-ghana-and-south