About GNECC
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) is a network of civil society organizations, professional groupings, educational/research institutions and other practitioners interested in promoting quality basic education for all. Formed in 1999, the coalition has steadily grown over the years with a current membership of about 200 organizations. Its philosophy is premised on the fact that education is a fundamental human right and key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Consequent upon that, it demonstrates efforts at conceptualizing the Jomtien Declarations and related global conventions such as the Dakar Declarations, the Millennium Development Goals for the attainment of quality and free compulsory universal basic education for all (EFA) in Ghana.
Our Mission, Vision & Core Values
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Our Vision
Become an organisation fit for purpose and the future which advocates for relevant, quality, inclusive life-long education and learning for all children and young persons regardless of their ethnic, religious belief, physical state and socio-economic background.
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Our Core Values
The core values of GNECC are:
• Equity
• Mutual Respect
• Self-reliance
• Honesty
• Transparency
• Accountability and probity
• Inclusion
• Justice
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Our Mission
To work at changing attitudes and practices and influencing policies of institutions (local, national and international, governments and intergovernmental bodies, donors) and the general public, towards ensuring quality education for all through working with Civil Society Organisations and communities.
Our Objectives
Removing Barriers to Education
To work for the removal of barriers at local, national and international levels for equitable access to good quality, relevant and enjoyable basic education for all.
​Influencing International Education Policy
​To influence international educational policies and programmes to ensure access to good quality basic education for all.
Mobilizing Educational Resources
To mobilize and harness adequate resources at local, national and international levels to meet the cost of good quality basic education for all.
Ensuring Fair Resource Allocation
To advocate the appropriate allocation and utilization of public and private resources to ensure good quality, relevant and equitable basic education for all.
Promoting Participatory Education Governance
To advocate democratic participation in the formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of local and national education policies and plans and the management of educational institutions in Ghana.
Main Activities
Awareness & Public Education
Embarking on awareness and sensitization programmes on the problems facing the education sector and how to effectively address those problems. Lobbying and working closely with government, policy makers, development partners and other educational institutions in various areas of education so as to meet the target of primary universal education for all by 2015.
Evidence-Based Research & Policy Support
​Conducting research in various fields of education with the view to providing empirical data to inform policy formulation and decision-making in education. Building a strong constituency by strengthening the advocacy skills and knowledge of coalition members and other key actors in education.
Promoting Inclusive & Equitable Education
​Campaigning/advocating and where possible, facilitating access to education by special interest groups such as girls, children, people with disabilities and youth in difficult circumstances, especially those from disadvantaged communities.
​Monitoring & Accountability in Education
Tracking and monitoring educational resources for efficient service delivery.
Achievements
Strong Civil Society Voice
Mobilized 200+ CSOs and influenced national and regional education policy platforms
Evidence-Driven Advocacy
​Provided research & policy inputs to Parliament, MoE, and national education planning
National Awareness Leaders
Hosted Global Action Week since 2002 and increased public awareness on education rights.
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Champion for Free Basic Education
Led national advocacy resulting in fee-free basic education in Ghana.
National Education Watchdog
Monitored Capitation Grant in 400+ schools, ensuring transparency & accountability
Model African Coalition
Recognized regionally & internationally as a leading education coalition
