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Is Free SHS really free? What new research found
The new study has revealed the following findings and recommendations for the Free SHS policy in Ghana: Findings Free SHS is a symbol of dignity, pride, social capital and social mobility for SHS students, particularly for first-generation students.
Free SHS implementation was driven more by political advantage than a rigorously tested plan, leaving lingering doubts about how the policy will be funded and sustained in the long run.
Diversify Free SHS's funding base beyond annual budget allocations to protect the policy from short-term fiscal and political pressures.
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