David Ansong|Eric Ansong|Abena Oforiwaa Ampomah|Bernice Korkor Adjabeng
Factors contributing to spatial inequality in academic achievement in Ghana: Analysis of district-level factors using geographically weighted regression
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of East London|University of Ghana|Webster University
like subsaharan african countries ghanas basic educational system continues undergo reform receiving substantial investment ensure citizens access quality educational opportunities regardless live although reforms markedly improved access education junior high school level overall level academic achievement among ghanas population remains low especially deprived areas country low rate achievement warrants examination lack education hampers social mobility constrains ability pupils deprived communities progress academic ladder study uses spatial modeling tools districtlevel data examine spatial variability rates academic achievement among districts ghana investigate differential effects macrolevel factors academic achievement analysis reveals two key findings existing pattern spatial inequality primarily favors academic achievement students middle southern belt regions ghana b factors contributing academic achievement vary spatially significance level magnitude direction relationship varying one district another study demonstrates quintessence approach educational development emphasizes decentralization thereby allowing educational investments interventions tailored local needs