Education Ministry welcomes Code Raccoon’s edTech solution

A high-level delegation from Code Raccoon Limited recently met with Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Education, Hon. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, and senior directors at the Ministry of Education to discuss innovative strategies for digitising education in the country. The visit followed a prior engagement with the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, as part of ongoing efforts to explore potential collaborations in the EdTech space. 

The delegation, led by Code Raccoon’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jörn Halsinger, included the German Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Daniel Krull, and Emily Okine, Office Manager in charge of Corporate Relations. During the meeting, the team presented a detailed proposal for a locally developed digital education platform designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences across Ghana. 

Jörn Halsinger explained that the platform was specifically designed to address digital gaps in Ghana’s education system by providing interactive, curriculum-aligned e-learning content accessible to students and educators nationwide. He expressed optimism about the growing stakeholder interest in the initiative and reaffirmed Code Raccoon’s commitment to collaborating with the government and development partners to integrate the platform into national education programmes. 

Deputy Education Minister Hon. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak welcomed the proposal, describing it as a timely intervention that aligns with the Ministry’s broader goal of leveraging technology to improve learning outcomes. He emphasised the importance of such innovations in ensuring equitable access to quality education, particularly in underserved communities. 

German Ambassador Daniel Krull reiterated Germany’s support for educational innovation in Ghana, praising Code Raccoon’s initiative as a strong complement to Ghana’s digital transformation agenda. He highlighted the platform’s potential to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Germany and Ghana in education and technology, reinforcing the shared commitment to sustainable development through digital solutions. 

The meeting marked a significant step forward in Ghana’s push toward a more digitised education system, with stakeholders expressing confidence in the transformative impact of Code Raccoon’s platform. 

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye