Impact and Effectiveness of Accelerated Education in Northern Ghana

This policy brief aims to synthesize key findings and provide evidence-based recommendations to enhance quality education for vulnerable children and youth in West Africa, particularly within the context of accelerated education programs (AEP) and girls’ empowerment models (GEM). The study focuses on assessing the effectiveness, adaptability and scalability of these programs and models in addressing barriers to education and empowering vulnerable children and youth in rural, extreme poverty and fragile environments.