Financing a sustainable Free SHS Education in Ghana
Introduction
The Free Senior High School (SHS) education policy introduced in the 2017/18 academic year represented a significant milestone in Ghana's socio-economic development. This policy means the government will absorb all approved fees currently charged...
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