A Descriptive Assessment of Higher Education Access, Participation, Equity, and Disparity in Ghana

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ID3317059
AutoresFrancis Atuahene (0000-0001-8264-0674, West Chester University), Anthony Owusu-Ansah, Anthony Owusu‐Ansah (0000-0003-2373-7550, Albany State University)
Ano2013
Volume3
Fascículo3
Páginas3/3/2158244013497725
Data de publicação2013-07-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
EditoraSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/2158244013497725
OpenAlexW2002651546
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas34
Referências citadas9

Since independence, Ghana has comparatively distinguished itself among many Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries in its educational developments. Tertiary education in Ghana over the past decade has witnessed tremendous growth in various frontages-increased access and participation, relative expansion of academic facilities, a growing private sector, and most importantly, a transformative policy environment. Despite these overwhelming developments, there remain inequalities in the higher education system in Ghana: access has not been broadened to include all social groups. Available data suggest unequal participation among women, minorities, individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and spatial-based disparities. Using enrollment data from universities, policy document from the Ministry of Education, and the National Council for Tertiary Education in Ghana, and academic research reports, the authors provide descriptive and critical analyses of the structures of inequalities and disparities in higher education in Ghana. The authors argue that in spite of the massive developments over the years, there exist accessibility and participation gap with respect to students' socioeconomic status, gender, regions of origin, and the type and location of secondary schools attended

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