To address regional disparities and promote inclusive development, the government of Ghana has promised to introduce a 20% allowance for teachers serving in deprived areas.
This initiative aims to improve the standard of education and attract more qualified teachers to these underserved regions.
The government’s decision to implement this allowance reflects a commitment to addressing the infrastructural and economic challenges faced by these districts, including limited access to quality education, healthcare, and other essential services.
Here is a breakdown of the deprived districts identified in each region:
Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Region, one of the most populous and significant regions in Ghana, has several deprived districts, including:
- -Sekyere Afram Plain
- Sekyere Central
- Ejura Sekyedumasi
- Bosome Freho
- Amansie West
- Amansie South
- Banda
These districts are set to benefit from the government’s new allowance initiative as part of broader efforts to improve educational standards and create a more sustainable learning environment.
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Bono Region
In the Bono Region, the government has identified the following deprived districts:
- Bosome Freho
- Amansie West
- Amansie South
- Banda
- Tain
- Jaman North
- Jaman South
- Dormaa West
- Sene West
- Sene East
- Pru West
- Pru East
- Attebubu Amantin
- Kwahu Afram Plains South
- Kwahu Afram Plains North
These areas face numerous challenges, and the teachers’ allowance will play a key role in incentivizing educators to work in these hard-to-reach communities.
Bono East Region
The Bono East Region has several districts designated as deprived:
- Sene East
- Sene West
- Pru West
- Pru East
- Attebubu Amantin
- Kwahu Afram Plains South
- Kwahu Afram Plains North
These districts are among the most underserved, with many struggling to meet basic educational and infrastructure needs.
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Eastern Region
The Eastern Region includes the following deprived districts:
- Upper Manya Krobo
- Ayensuan
- -Fanteakwa North
These districts, which are part of the rural heart of the Eastern Region, have faced consistent challenges in accessing quality education and healthcare.
Greater Accra Region
In the Greater Accra Region, the following districts are recognized as deprived:
- Ada East
- Ada West
- Ningo Prampram
- Agortime Ziope
While Greater Accra is known for its urban areas, these districts are more rural and have lagged behind in terms of infrastructure and social development.
Volta Region
The Volta Region includes the following deprived districts:
- South Dayi
- North Tongu
- Akatsi North
- Anloga
- Wassa East
These districts are grappling with various developmental challenges, and the teachers’ allowance will support the education sector in these areas.
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Western Region
The Western Region has several deprived districts, including:
- Wassa Amanfi West
- Wassa Amanfi East
- Wassa Amanfi Central
- Jomoro
- Ellembele
These regions have been earmarked for improvements in education and infrastructure, with the government’s allowance initiative expected to enhance teacher retention and motivation.
Central Region
In the Central Region, the government has identified the following deprived districts:
- Upper Denkyira West
- Upper Denkyira East
- Assin North
- Assin South
- -Twifo Hemang Lower Denkyira
These areas are marked for targeted interventions to help alleviate poverty and improve the quality of education in the region.
Ahafo Region
The Ahafo Region has the following deprived district:
- Asunafo South
While the Ahafo Region is relatively new, it faces significant developmental challenges that are being addressed with initiatives like the teachers’ allowance.
Northern Region
The Northern Region has been largely recognized as deprived, with all districts (except for Tamale and Sagnarigu) included on the list.
These include:
- Bole
- Wulensi
- Gushegu
- Karaga
- Savelugu
- Tatale/Sangule
The region will greatly benefit from the teachers’ allowance program as it focuses on improving teacher coverage and educational infrastructure.
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North East Region
The North East Region, like many other northern regions, is entirely listed as deprived, with all its districts set to benefit from the 20% teachers’ allowance.
Savannah Region
The Savannah Region is another area where all districts are considered deprived, and the allowance will play an important role in addressing education challenges.
