Ghana is set to host the 2027 edition of International Literacy Day, in a celebration that will coincide with the 70th anniversary of the country’s independence.
The news follows Ghana’s participation in International Literacy Day 2026 in Mexico, where the country was represented by the Complementary Education Agency (CEA). Ghana took home an award from the UNESCO event and was also nominated to host the next edition of the global celebration.
Upon returning to Ghana, the CEA delegation presented the award to the Minister of Education. The delegation has now presented it to the Secretary-General of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, as part of engagements ahead of the 2027 celebration.
During the presentation, the Secretary-General reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment and readiness to support the CEA, the Ministry of Education and the nation in hosting the event.
The Secretary General also stressed that an event of this size cannot be delivered by one institution. He called for a global stakeholder group to guide the preparations, bringing together the public sector, the private sector and development partners. The aim is for the 2027 celebration to reflect the work of many hands and to leave a lasting mark on literacy in Ghana and beyond.
For a country that has spent nearly seven decades building its education story, hosting the world on International Literacy Day in its anniversary year is a real opportunity. It offers Ghana an opportunity to showcase it work in literacy and non-formal education to an international audience. It also gives every partner a chance to help make the day one to remember.
