Cost-effective options for enhancing transition and progression of hard-to-reach populations in basic school in Ghana: Complementary basic education (CBE) model and formal education system

The issue brief compares the value of Ghana’s Comprehensive Basic Education (CBE) programme versus the cost of formal schooling. The findings show that current costs in the programme are 21% less than those in the regular system, indicating a cost saving potential in upscaling and transitioning CBE to public budget.