Advocacy & Policy

Evidence-based advocacy for a thriving private higher education sector.

Where We Stand

Policy Positions

Position Paper: Chartering

[Short summary of PUFA’s position on chartering.]

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Position Paper: Accreditation

[Short summary of PUFA’s position on accreditation.]

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Position Paper: Funding

[Short summary of PUFA’s position on funding.]

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Featured Research

The Impact of Chartering on Private University Enrollment: A Desk Study

50%
of chartered universities experienced enrollment decline

71%
of students lost by Pentecost University post-charter

5–10%
of annual turnover: the cost of chartering for small institutions

Pentecost University enrolment, indexed to pre-charter level (71% decline).

In the Room

Legislative Engagement

Recent engagements with Parliament, the Ministry of Education, and GTEC.

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Engagement with Parliament

PUFA engaged the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education to advocate increased government support for private institutions, including infrastructure development support and equitable access to student loan trust funds.

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Engagement with Ministry of Education

In March 2025 the full membership was hosted at the Ministry of Education by the Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister, Hon. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak.

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Engagement with GTEC

PUFA maintains ongoing engagement with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission. Its Director in charge of Private Universities took part in the March 2025 meeting at the Ministry.