The Director (second from right) and members of the LECERP team with Mr. Kwabena Amporful, Executive Director of INTED (first from left) and Mr. Julius Agbeko, Impact Director at INTED (first from right).

The Legon Centre for Education Research and Policy (LECERP) and the Institute of Teacher Education and Development (INTED) have initiated have discussions toward a strategic partnership aimed at addressing key challenges and unlocking opportunities within Ghana's evolving education landscape.

The engagement represents a significant step towards strengthening collaboration between the two institutions, both of which expressed a shared commitment to leveraging research, innovation, and strategic partnerships to enhance education delivery and improve outcomes in Ghana.

Welcome the INTED delegation to the University of Ghana, Dr. Clement Adamba, Director of LECERP, highlighted the Centre's growing role in shaping education policy and practice through research. He outlined LECERP's extensive research portfolio, its network of partners, and its ongoing work in training and capacity-building, and advocacy. Dr. Adamba noted that collaboration with INTED would further expand the Centre's capacity to generate impactful knowledge and support broader societal development.

In his remarks, Mr. Kwabena Amporful, Executive Director of INTED, emphasized the institute's expansion agenda and its interest in building strong research partnerships. He underscored the importance of external collaborations in informing both the design and implementation of educational programmes, noting that such partnerships would enable the institute to extend its reach and impact across the country.

Adding to the discussion, Mr. Julius Agbeko, Impact Director at INTED, commended LECERP for its robust research contributions, particularly its role in bridging the gap between theory and practice. He also highlighted the immense potential locked within data generated through educational interventions, emphasizing the opportunity to transform these insights into published research that can meaningfully shape policy formulation and practicalapplication. He stressed the need to prioritize research dissemination, urging that outputs such as journal articles, conference presentations, and policy briefs be treated as core deliverables rather than optional outcomes.

The meeting also underscored the need to explore emerging and under-researched areas within Ghana's education sector, particularly the role of technology. Both organizations, highlighted the importance of conducting context-specific research on the use of artificial intelligence (Ai), noting that while technological adoption is growing, there is limited local evidence to guide its effective and responsible integration into teaching and learning.

The discussions concluded with both institutions expressing ashared resolve to move beyond exploratory dialogue into concrete action. Plans are underway to identify specific areas of joint research, potential funding opportunities, and collaborative publications. Together, LECERP and INTED aim to generate evidence that informs policy and strengthens education delivery across Ghana.

Also present at the meeting were Dr. Freda Osie-Sefa, Research Fellow at LECERP, and Ms. Audrey Djarbeng, Administrative Secretary.