RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI) MANUAL
Government of Ghana
Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service
2026
Document Number: GTVETS/RTI/2026 Prepared by Edward Dotse (RTI Officer)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………………..........i
- Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
- Divisions and Departments under Ghana TVET Service ...................................... 2
- Description of Activities of each Division and Department ................................ 3
- The Service’s Organogram ............................................................................... 8
- Classes and Types of information ..................................................................... 9
- Procedure in Applying and Processing Requests .............................................. 20
- The Application Process ................................................................................. 202 Processing the Application .............................................................................. 21
3.3 Response to Applicants .................................................................................. 22
- Amendment of Personal Record .......................................................................... 23
- How to apply for an Amendment ..................................................................... 23
- Appendix A: Standard RTI Request Form ........................................................... 24
- Appendix B: Contact Details of Ghana TVET Service’s Information Unit ......... 27
- Appendix C: Acronyms ......................................................................................... 28
- Appendix D: Glossary ........................................................................................... 29
Overview
1. Overview
This Right to Information (RTI) Manual is pursuant to the provisions of the Act 989, passed by Parliament and assented to by the President, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Act gives substance to the constitutional right to information provided under Article 21 (1) (f) of the Constitution, enabling citizens access to official information held by government institutions, and the qualifications and conditions under which the access may be obtained. In accordance with Section 80, the Act applies to information which came into existence before, or which will come into existence after the commencement of the Act.
1.1 Purpose of Manual – To inform/assist the public on the organizational structure, responsibilities and activities of the Ghana TVET Service and provide the types of information and classes of information available at Ghana TVET Service, including the location and contact details of its Information Officer and units.
2. Divisions and Departments under Ghana TVET Service
This section describes the Service’s vision, mission and lists the names of all Divisions and Departments under the Service, including the description of organizational structure, responsibilities, details of activities and classes and types of information accessible at a fee.
VISION
To be a globally competitive industry driven TVET delivery agency for sustainable national development.
MISSION
“We deliver TVET that stimulates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship to meet industry demands for sustainable national development”.
| DIVISIONS AND DEPARTMENTS |
| Divisions
1. Finance 2. Administration 3. Human Resource Management and Development 4. Research Innovation Monitoring and Evaluation 5. Partnerships, Resource Mobilisation, WEL, Diversity & Inclusion 6. Infrastructure Planning and Development 7. Edtech / ICT 8. Training, Assessment and Quality Assurance Directorate Departments 1. Corporate Affairs 2. Internal Audit 3. Legal Services |
| Responsibilities of the Institution:
TVET Service Act, 2020 (Act 1049), an agency under the Ministry of Education, is mandated to manage, oversee and implement approved national policies and programmes relating to Pre-Tertiary Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Ghana. The Service’s functions include providing TVET education at the Pre-tertiary level, implementing the curriculum for TVET programmes in collaboration with industry and the relevant regulatory bodies, keeping an up-to-date register of TVET institutions and trainers in the Service, facilitating practical workplace experience, learning and apprenticeship, equipping learners with relevant employable and entrepreneurial skills for the labour market, responsible for the management of human resources of the Service etc. |
2.1 Description of Activities of each Division and Department
| Division | Responsibilities/Activities |
| Finance
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• Manage the finances and perform all general administrative functions of the Ghana TVET Service
• Keep books of account and records of financial transactions of the Ghana TVET Service • Collate and compile the operational budget of the Ghana TVET Service • Manage and control the finances and other resources of the Ghana TVET Service • Prepare annual financial reports for audit and transmission to the appropriate government authorities. • Collate and ensure the budgetary allocation to TVET delivery Agencies are met • To safeguard the interest of the Ghana TVET Service in all financial transactions relating to revenue and expenditure. • To mobilize and disburse financial resources and provide/generate reports for management control. • To Facilitate the implementation of efficient financial management systems. |
| Administration | • Provide technical support of the software, hardware, and network communications provided to Ghana TVET Service.
• Develop new systems and projects for the advancement of productivity and efficiency. • Prepare the user requirements/specifications in order to promote rational utilization of human resources. • Modernize and promote the e-learning of TVET by using information and communication technology and by setting up a strategy for elearning. • Provide operational support systems for the continuous upgrading of the quality of services offered by the Ghana TVET Service. • Prepare tender documents relating to computer systems. • Prepare progress reports on projects. • Oversee network and internet operations. • Organise and directs the work of subordinate Information and Communication Technology related staff. • Supervise the installation and upgrading of hardware and software, programming and system design, development of computer networks. |
| • | Supervise the implementation of internet and intranet sites. | |
| • | Organise training of Information and Communication Technology related staff. | |
| Human
Resource Management and Development |
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Identifying and fulfilling talent needs through advertisement of job roles and subsequent recruitment.
Utilizing various recruitment technologies to acquire and to filter based on experience/qualification Terminating contracts when necessary |
| • | Maintaining ethical hiring practices and aligning with the regulatory environment | |
| • | Writing employee contracts and negotiating salary and benefits | |
| • | Training and preparing new employees for their role | |
| • | Providing training opportunities (internal, educational programs, conference etc.) to keep employees up to date in their respective fields. | |
| • | Preparing management prospects and providing feedback to employees and managers. | |
| Research,
Innovation Monitoring and Evaluation |
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To develop and implement Ghana TVET Service’s research policy and guidelines.
To promote, facilitate, and co-ordinate research activities in Ghana TVET Service as a whole. |
| • | To represent the interests of the Ghana TVET Service in contractual applications and reporting. | |
| • | To set standards and ensure the effective dissemination of high-quality research output. | |
| • | To develop strategies that address knowledge and skills gaps and build capacity for more effective research and innovation management. | |
| • | To develop a fundraising strategy and to raise funds for research. | |
| • | To liaise between the Ghana TVET Service and funding agencies and broker strategic partnerships between such agencies and Ghana TVET Service. | |
| • | To forecast what is yet to come as far as skills delivery in Ghana TVET Service is concerned. | |
| • | To facilitate the development of the Ghana TVET Service’s strategic plan, including business plans; and monitor implementation and delivery against set objectives and targets. |
| • | Monitor and ensure the effective dissemination of high-quality innovation output. | |
| • | To facilitate the development of the Ghana TVET Service’s strategic plan, including business plans; and monitor implementation and delivery against set objectives and targets. | |
| • | Ensure the registration, protection, patenting, and commercialisation of intellectual property. | |
| Partnership,
Resource Mobilisation, WEL, Diversity and Inclusion Education |
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Develop a TVET student’s/learner’s capacity to adapt to new situations.
Bridge the gap between industry and learners. Ensure the wellness, health and safety of learners in TVET. Make assessment of skills obtained and improve upon standards. Design training programmes such as role playing, internship opportunities, interactive games etc. to boost the learning experiences and to improve skills, abilities and knowledge transfer of learners in TVET. |
| • | Design work-based learning experiences for disability employees and learners. | |
| • | Create happier learners through dynamic learning experience. | |
| • | Ensure learners in TVET feel valued, fulfilled, supportive and belonging. | |
| • | Providing the right tools and environmental conditions for learners in TVET. | |
| Infrastructure
Planning and Development |
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To develop purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures for implementation.
To coordinate the preparation of annual procurement plans for the Ghana TVET Service. |
| • | To collate inputs for preparation of annual budget and strategic plan. | |
| • | To coordinate all tender and contract documents for the award of contract. | |
| • | To assist in the collection and collation of data for the preparation of annual and other relevant reports. | |
| • | To prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. | |
| Edtech/ICT | • | Develop strategies for integrating educational technology into classroom, ensuring that digital tools enhance the curriculum and learning outcome. |
| • | Facilitate the creation and curation of digital education; content, including interactive multimedia, online courses and e-books. | |
| • | Plan and implement the necessary ICT infrastructure, including high speed internet access, computer labs, and multimedia facilities in educational institutions. | |
| • | Ensure user-friendly interfaces and accessibility features to accommodate diverse learning needs. | |
| • | Implement systems for collecting, analysing and utilizing data related to student performance, teacher effectiveness and educational trends. | |
| • | Educate stakeholders about best practices for online safety and responsible use of technology. | |
| • | Conduct research on emerging technologies and their potential applications in education. | |
| • | Engage with parents and the community to raise awareness about the benefits of EdTech and ICT in education. | |
| • | Foster partnership with local businesses and organization. | |
| • | Collaborate with government agencies and other stakeholders to align educational technology efforts with national development goals. | |
| Training
Assessment and Quality Assurance |
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Manage standards and quality related activities/tasks of TVET institutions.
Develop a set of strategies for the setting up of standards/quality benchmarks/parameters for all activities of the institutions. |
| • | Prepare, promote, and disseminate, information on standards/quality to all sections of the TVET service through discussions at workshops and seminars. | |
| • | Monitor and evaluate standards and measure parameters of the institution’s fresh instructors/administrators and all managers. | |
| • | Develop formats for learners’ assessment of instructors. | |
| • | Coordinate Internal Audits of the Institution pertaining to Quality Assurance. | |
| • | Evaluate policies on Quality Assurance and their impact on the institution |
| Departments | Responsibilities/Activities |
| Corporate Affairs
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• Co-ordinate, collate and document the Service’s activities to conform to set standards and reflect organisational goals.
• Work with internal team to develop a public relations strategy and provide counsel on media campaigns or project. • Maintain a functional, intra-departmental communication system whereby information is effectively communicated. • Assist top management in strategic information/communication planning and leadership issues, including providing statistical analysis and management reports to facilitate decision making. • Assist in strategy development and implementation of employee communication plans in support of Ghana TVET Service’s mandates, goals and objectives. • Think and plan strategically to ensure quality communications for the Ghana TVET Service. • Keep updates trends, create awareness to changes and other issues of the Ghana TVET Service. • Working closely with public affairs, government relations and internal stakeholders of the Ghana TVET Service. • Manage reputation risk. • Monitor the media on what they are saying about the Ghana TVET Service and manage a good relationship with them. • Manage and take responsibility for external and internal communication process of the Ghana TVET Service. • Maintain good relations with all government agencies. • Deal with Government/ Public Affairs of the Ghana TVET Service • Make public, policy for the Ghana TVET Service • Ensure regulatory development of the Ghana TVET Service |
| Internal Audit | • Maintain Internal Standards for the professional practice of internal auditing in the Ghana TVET Service.
• Ensure International Financial Reporting Standard • Maintain International Public Sector Accounting Standards • Work with the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 Act 921 • Conform to Internal Audit Agency Act, 2003 Act 658 (IAA) • Comply with Internal Audit Charter, 2018. |
2.2 The Service’s Organogram
2.3 Classes and Types of information
| List of various classes of information in the custody of the institution: | ||
| 1. Privileged Information
2. Administrative information 3. Legal documents 4. Financial documents |
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Types of Information Accessible at a fee: Below are the approved fees by parliament |
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| REVENUE ITEM | APPROVED FEES
AND CHARGES (GHS) |
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| For every photocopy of an A4 size page or part thereof | 0.27 | |
| For every printed copy of an A4 size page or part thereof held on a computer or in electronic or machine-readable form | 0.38 | |
| For a copy in a computer-readable form on an external storage device | 0.29 | |
| For a transcription of visual images, for an A4 size page or part thereof | 1.28 | |
| For a copy of visual images | 3.50 | |
| For a transcription of an audio record, for an A4 size page or part thereof | 0.70 | |
| For a copy of an audio record | 1.0 | |
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• A request made for information to be provided in a language other than the language in which the information is held. • A request made for a written transcript of information held by a public institution. • A request made for information to be provided in a medium or format in which the information is held. |
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Address and Contact Details of Ghana TVET Service: P. O. Box MB 21, Accra – Ghana 44 Boundary Road, Shiashie, East Legon - Adjacent OIC Website: www.gtvets.gov.gh Contact: 0531100571 E-mail: info@gtvets.gov.gh Facebook: Ghana TVET Service Twitter: ghtvetservice Instagram: tvetservice TikTok: ghanatvetservice |
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| LIST OF TECHNICAL INSTITUTES | |||
| S/N | INSTITUTE | REGION | DISTRICT |
| 1 | Adrobaa Technical Institute | Ahafo | Tano North |
| 2 | Akrodie Technical Institute | Ahafo | Asunafo North |
| 3 | Bechem Technical Institute | Ahafo | Tano South |
| 4 | Fawohoyeden Technical Institute | Ahafo | Asunafo North |
| 5 | Gyedu Technical Institute | Ahafo | Asutifi North |
| 6 | Islamic Mission Technical Institute | Ahafo | Tano North |
| 7 | Kwapong Technical Institute | Ahafo | |
| 8 | TSC Technical Institute, Bechem | Ahafo | Tano South |
| 9 | TSC Technical Institute, Goaso | Ahafo | Asunafo North |
| 10 | Yamfo Technical Institute | Ahafo | Tano North |
| 11 | Abosamso Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bosome-Freho |
| 12 | Achiase Technical Institute | Ashanti | Achiase |
| 13 | Adako Jachie Technical Institute | Ashanti | Ejisu |
| 14 | Afoako Technical Institute | Ashanti | Amansie Central |
| 15 | Agona Technical Institute | Ashanti | Sekyere South |
| 16 | Akomadan Applied Technology Inst. | Ashanti | Akomadan |
| 17 | Amoafo Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bekwai Mun. |
| 18 | Asankare Technical Institute | Ashanti | Asante Akim South |
| 19 | Baworo Technical Institute | Ashanti | Ejisu |
| 20 | Business Secretarial and Technical Institute | Ashanti | Asokwa |
| 21 | Catholic Technical Institute | Ashanti | Kumasi |
| 22 | Dwease-Praso Technical Institute | Ashanti | Asante Akyem South |
| 23 | Ejuraman Technical Institute | Ashanti | Ejura Sekyedumase |
| 24 | Hemang Buoho Technical Institute | Ashanti | Afigya Kwabre South |
| 25 | Jachie Special Needs Tech. Institute | Ashanti | Bosomtwe |
| 26 | Juaben Technical Institute | Ashanti | Juaben |
| 27 | Kokoben Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bosome Freho |
| 28 | Konkoma Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bosomtwe |
| 29 | Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute | Ashanti | Sekyere East |
| 30 | Kumasi Tech. Inst. | Ashanti | Kumasi Metro |
| 31 | Kumawu Technical Institute | Ashanti | Sekyere Kumawu |
| 32 | Methodist Technical Institute | Ashanti | Kwadaso |
| 33 | Nana Apontua Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bekwai Mun. |
| 34 | Nerebehi Technical Institute | Ashanti | Atwima Nwabiagya |
| 35 | Offinso Technical Institute | Ashanti | Offinso |
| 36 | Otaakrom Technical Institute | Ashanti | Atwima Mponua |
| 37 | Pakyi Technical Institute | Ashanti | Pakyi |
| 38 | Ramseyer Vocational Institute | Ashanti | Asokwa |
| 39 | St. Michael's Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bosomtwe |
| 40 | Suame Technical Institute | Ashanti | Kumasi Metro |
| 41 | Suntreseo Technical Institute | Ashanti | Kumasi Metro |
| 42 | Tetrefu Technical Institute | Ashanti | Bosomtwe |
| 43 | TSC Technical Institute, Bekwai | Ashanti | Bekwai Mun. |
| 44 | TSC Technical Institute, Konongo | Ashanti | Asante Akim Central |
| 45 | TSC Technical Institute, Mampong | Ashanti | Mampong |
| 46 | TSC Technical Institute, Sekyere Kumawu | Ashanti | Sekyere Kumawu |
| 47 | Twedie Technical Institute | Ashanti | Atwima Kwanwoma |
| 48 | Yaa Pokua Technical Institute | Ashanti | Offinso North |
| 49 | Don Bosco Voc./Tech. Inst. | Bono | Sunyani West |
| 50 | Dormaa Technical Institute | Bono | Dormaa Central |
| 51 | Nsoatre Technical Institute | Bono | Sunyani West |
| 52 | Our Lady Fatima Technical Institute | Bono | Jaman North |
| 53 | Social Welfare Technical Institute, Sunyani | Bono | Sunyani Mun |
| 54 | Sunyani GRATIS Technical Institute | Bono | Sunyani Mun |
| 55 | Sunyani Methodist Technical Inst. | Bono | Sunyani Municipal |
| 56 | Sunyani Technical Institute | Bono | Sunyani Mun |
| 57 | TSC Technical Institute, Dormaa Ahenkro | Bono | Dormaa Central Mun |
| 58 | TSC Technical Institute, Drobo | Bono | Jaman South |
| 59 | Nkwabeng Technical Institute | Bono | Sunyani Municipal |
| 60 | Kajaji Technical Institute | Bono East | Sene East |
| 61 | Kintampo Technical Institute | Bono East | Kintampo South Mun. |
| 62 | Nkoranza Tech Inst. | Bono East | Nkoranza South |
| 63 | Techiman Technical Institute | Bono East | Techiman |
| 64 | Agona Swedru Technical Institute | Central | Agona West Mun. |
| 65 | Ajumako-Afranse Technical Institute | Central | Ajumako Enyan Esiam |
| 66 | Asafora Technical Institute | Central | Mfantseman |
| 67 | Assin Foso Technical Institute | Central | Assin North |
| 68 | Assin Jakai Technical Institute | Central | Assin Jakai |
| 69 | Asuansi Farm Technical Institute | Central | Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese |
| 70 | Asuansi Tech. Inst. | Central | Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese |
| 71 | Biriwa Technical Institute | Central | Mfantseman Mun. |
| 72 | Breman Asikuma Technical Institute | Central | Asikuma Odoben Brakwa |
| 73 | Cape Coast Tech. Inst. | Central | Cape Coast Metro |
| 74 | Enyan-Abaasa Technical Institute | Central | Ajumako/ Enyan /Essiam |
| 75 | Gomoa Adaa Technical Institute | Central | Gomoa West |
| 76 | GRATIS Technical Institute, Cape Coast | Central | Cape Coast Mun |
| 77 | Mankesim Technical Institute | Central | Mfantsiman |
| 78 | New Ebu Technical Institute | Central | Abura Asebu Kwamankese |
| 79 | Panfokrom Technical Institute | Central | Gomoa East |
| 80 | Social Welfare Girls' Technical Institute, Pedu | Central | Cape Coast Mun |
| 81 | TSC Technical Institute, Assin Edubiase | Central | Assin Central Mun. |
| 82 | TSC Technical Institute, Awutu Senya | Central | Awutu Senya |
| 83 | Winneba Technical Institute | Central | Effutu Mun. |
| 84 | Abetifi Kyemase Technical Institute | Eastern | Kwahu East |
| 85 | Abetifi Tech. Inst. | Eastern | Kwahu East |
| 86 | Abiriw Presbyterian Technical Institute | Eastern | Okere |
| 87 | Akrofufu Technical Institute | Eastern | Atiwa West |
| 88 | Akuapem Technical Institute | Eastern | Akwapem South |
| 89 | Akwatia Tech. Inst. | Eastern | Denkyembour |
| 90 | Amankwakrom Fisheries Agric. Tech. Inst. | Eastern | Kwahu Afram Plains North |
| 91 | Anum Presbyterian Technical Institute | Eastern | Asuogyaman |
| 92 | Applied Technology Institute, Anyinam | Eastern | Atiwa East |
| 93 | Asakraka Technical Institute | Eastern | Kwahu South |
| 94 | Denkyembour Technical Institute | Eastern | Denkyembour |
| 95 | Effiduase Technical Institute | Eastern | New Juabeng |
| 96 | J.G. Knol Technical Institute | Eastern | Akuapem North |
| 97 | Kibi Technical Institute | Eastern | East Akim Mun. |
| 98 | Koforidua GRATIS Technical Institute | Eastern | New Juaben |
| 99 | Koforidua Tech. Inst. | Eastern | New Juaben Mun. |
| 100 | Kpong Technical Institute | Eastern | Lower Manya Krobo |
| 101 | Somanya Technical Institute | Eastern | Yilo Krobo |
| 102 | St. Joseph's Tech. Inst. | Eastern | Kwahu East |
| 103 | St. Mary's Technical Institute, Asamankese | Eastern | West Akim |
| 104 | St. Mary's Voc./Tech. Inst. | Eastern | Kwahu Afram Plains North |
| 105 | St. Paul's Tech. Inst. | Eastern | East Akim |
| 106 | Suhum Technical Institute | Eastern | Suhum Mun. |
| 107 | Takrowase Technical Institute | Eastern | Kwaebibrim |
| 108 | TSC Technical Institute, Asamankese | Eastern | West Akim |
| 109 | TSC Technical Institute, Donkorkrom | Eastern | Kwahu Afram Plains North |
| 110 | TSC Technical Institute, Somanya | Eastern | Yilo Krobo |
| 111 | Tutu Methodist Technical Institute | Eastern | Akuapem North |
| 112 | Accra Tech. Training Centre | Greater Accra | Ayawaso South |
| 113 | Ada Tech. Inst. | Greater Accra | Ada East |
| 114 | Afienya Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ningo Prampram |
| 115 | Agomeda Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Shai Osudoku |
| 116 | Ashiaman Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ashiaman Mun |
| 117 | Bedeku Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ada East |
| 118 | Danfa Technical Institute | Greater Accra | La Nkwantanang Municipal |
| 119 | Dodowa Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Shai Osudoku |
| 120 | East Legon Applied Technology Institute | Greater Accra | Accra Metro |
| 121 | Government Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Okaikwei South |
| 122 | Kanda Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ayawaso East |
| 123 | Madina Technical Institute | Greater Accra | La Nkwantanang Mun. |
| 124 | New Century Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ablekuma West |
| 125 | Ngleshie Amanfro Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ga South |
| 126 | Nima Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ayawaso East Sub Metro |
| 127 | Opportunities Industrialization Technical Institute, Accra | Greater Accra | Ayawaso |
| 128 | Pilot Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ayawaso Central |
| 129 | Prampram Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Ningo Prampram |
| 130 | Sacred Heart Tech. Inst. | Greater Accra | Accra Metro |
| 131 | South Labone Girls Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Korle-Klottey Mun. |
| 132 | Tema GRATIS Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Tema Metro |
| 133 | Tema Mission Technical Institute | Greater Accra | Tema Metro |
| 134 | Tema Tech. Inst. | Greater Accra | Tema Metro |
| 135 | Teshie Tech. Institute | Greater Accra | Ledzokuku |
| 136 | Loagri Technical Institute | North East | Mampurugu Moagduri |
| 137 | Nalerigu Technical Institute | North East | East Mamprusi |
| 138 | Walewale Technical Institute | North East | West Mamprusi |
| 139 | Dabokpa Voc/Tech. Inst. | Northern | Tamale Metro |
| 140 | Gbewah Technical Institute | Northern | Tamale Metro |
| 141 | GRATIS Technical Institute, Tamale | Northern | Tamale Metro |
| 142 | Kofi Annan Technical Institute | Northern | Tolon Kumbungu |
| 143 | Kumbungu Vocational Technical Institute | Northern | Kumbungu |
| 144 | Lamashegu Technical Institute | Northern | Tamale Metro |
| 145 | Nyohini Community Technical Institute | Northern | Tamale Mun |
| 146 | Nyong Technical Institute | Northern | Karaga |
| 147 | St. Joseph's Tech. Inst., Saboba | Northern | Saboba |
| 148 | St. Mary's Technical Institute, Tamale | Northern | Tamale Metro |
| 149 | Tamale Technical Institute | Northern | Sagnerigu |
| 150 | Tatale Technical Institute | Northern | Tatale |
| 151 | Zabzugu Technical Institute | Northern | Zabzugu |
| 152 | Zugu Dabogni Technical Institute | Northern | Kumbungu |
| 153 | Dambai Technical Institute | Oti | Krachi East |
| 154 | Fr. Dogli Memorial Technical Institute | Oti | Jasikan |
| 155 | Krachi Technical Institute | Oti | Kete Krachi |
| 156 | Lolobi Technical Institute | Oti | Hohoe Municipality |
| 157 | St Theresa's Technical Institute | Oti | Krachi Nchumuru |
| 158 | TSC Technical Institute, Kete Krachi | Oti | Krachi West |
| 159 | Bole Technical Institute | Savannah | Bole |
| 160 | Buipe Technical Institute | Savannah | Central Gonja |
| 161 | Damango Technical Institute | Savannah | West Gonja |
| 162 | Salaga Technical Institute | Savannah | East Gonja |
| 163 | Sawla Girls Vocational Institute | Savannah | SAWLA TUNA KALBA |
| 164 | Bawku Tech. Inst. | Upper East | Bawku East |
| 165 | Bolga Tech. Inst. | Upper East | Bolgatanga |
| 166 | Bolgatanga Central Technical Institute | Upper East | Bolgatanga Mun |
| 167 | Bongo Technical Institute | Upper East | Bongo |
| 168 | GRATIS Technical Institute, Bolga | Upper East | Bolgatanga Mun |
| 169 | Kpalwega Technical Institute | Upper East | Bawku East |
| 170 | Kusanaba Technical Institute | Upper East | Bawku West Mun. |
| 171 | Nabango Technical Institute | Upper East | Kassena Nankana East |
| 172 | Namalteng Technical Institute | Upper East | Talensi |
| 173 | Navrongo Technical Institute | Upper East | Kassena Nankana Mun. |
| 174 | Sandema Technical Institute | Upper East | Builsa North |
| 175 | St. Bernadettes Tech/Voc. Institute | Upper East | Kassena Nanakana East |
| 176 | TSC Technical Institute - Garu | Upper East | Garu |
| 177 | TSC Technical Institute -Kassena Nankana | Upper East | Kassena Nankana East |
| 178 | Birifo Technical Institute | Upper West | Lawra Mun. |
| 179 | GRATIS Technical Institute, Wa | Upper West | Wa Mun. |
| 180 | Guo Technical Institute | Upper West | Nandom District |
| 181 | Issa Technical Institute | Upper West | Dafiama Busie Issa |
| 182 | Naa-Momori Technical Institute | Upper West | Wa Mun. |
| 183 | Nakori Chansa Technical Institute | Upper West | Wa Municipal |
| 184 | St Anne's Vocational Training Institute | Upper West | Nandom |
| 185 | St. Basilides Voc./Tech. Inst. | Upper West | Nadowli Kaleo |
| 186 | St. Clare's Technical Institute | Upper West | Sisala East |
| 187 | St. John's Voc. Tech. Institute | Upper West | Nandom |
| 188 | Tibani Technical Institute | Upper West | Kaleo Nadowu |
| 189 | TSC Technical Institute, Nadowli - Kaleo | Upper West | Nadowli Kaleo |
| 190 | Wa Tech. Inst. | Upper West | Wa Municipal |
| 191 | Debozir Technical Institute | Upper West | Lawra Mun. |
| 192 | Adidome Farm Institute | Volta | Central Tongu |
| 193 | Amedzofe Technical Institute | Volta | Ho West |
| 194 | Anlo Tech. Inst. | Volta | Keta |
| 195 | Atorkor Technical Institute | Volta | Keta Mun |
| 196 | Ave Technical Institute | Volta | Akatsi North |
| 197 | Avenorpeme Technical Institute | Volta | Akatsi |
| 198 | Avenui-Awudome Technical Institute | Volta | Ho West |
| 199 | Botoku Technical Institute | Volta | South Dayi |
| 200 | C.Y.O. Tech/Voc. Inst. | Volta | Kpando |
| 201 | Caring Sisters Technical Institute | Volta | Keta Mun |
| 202 | Comboni Tech/Voc Inst. | Volta | South Tongu |
| 203 | Dzodze Technical Institute | Volta | KETU NORTH |
| 204 | E.P. Tech/Voc Inst | Volta | Hohoe |
| 205 | GRATIS Technical Institute, Ho | Volta | Ho Mun. |
| 206 | Have Tech. Inst. | Volta | Afadzto South |
| 207 | Ho-Lokoe Technical Institute | Volta | Ho Mun. |
| 208 | Ho Technical Institute | Volta | Ho Mun. |
| 209 | Kedzi Technical Institute | Volta | Keta Mun |
| 210 | Klefe Technical Institute | Volta | Ho Mun. |
| 211 | Kpando Tech. Inst. | Volta | Kpando |
| 212 | Sogakope Technical Institute | Volta | South Tongu |
| 213 | St. Daniel Comboni Technical Institute | Volta | Afadzto South |
| 214 | Toh-Kpalime Technical Institute | Volta | South Dayi |
| 215 | TSC Technical Institute - Adidome | Volta | Central Tongu |
| 216 | Tsibu Technical Institute | Volta | Ho West |
| 217 | Ve- Golokwati Technical Institute | Volta | Hohoe Municipality |
| 218 | Volta Tech Inst | Volta | Ho |
| 219 | Woe Technical Institute | Volta | Keta Municipal |
| 220 | Abura Technical Institute | Western | Ahanta West |
| 221 | Asasetre Technical Institute | Western | Ellembelle |
| 222 | Axim Technical Institute | Western | Nzema East |
| 223 | Charlotte Dolphyne Technical Institute | Western | Ellembele |
| 224 | Diabene Technical Institute | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 225 | Essipong Technical Institute | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 226 | GRATIS Technical Institute - Takoradi | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 227 | Kikam Tech. Inst. | Western | Ellembelle |
| 228 | Liberman Technical Institute | Western | Jomoro |
| 229 | Manso-Amenfi Technical Institute | Western | Wassa Amenfi Central |
| 230 | Mesu Akompi Technical Institute | Western | Wassa Amenfi East |
| 231 | Opportunities Industrialisation Technical Institute - Takoradi | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 232 | Sekondi Takoradi Technical Institute | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 233 | Sekondi Technical Institute | Western | Sekondi Takoradi Metro |
| 234 | Shama Technical Institute | Western | Shama |
| 235 | Takoradi Community Technical Institute | Western | Effia Kwesimitsim |
| 236 | Takoradi Tech. Inst. | Western | Effia Kwesimitsim |
| 237 | Tarkwa Technical Institute | Western | Wassa West |
| 238 | TSC Technical Institute - Asankragwa | Western | Amenfi West |
| 239 | TSC Technical Institute - Half Assini | Western | Jomoro |
| 240 | Bonsu Nkwanta Tech. Inst. | Western North | Bonsu Nkwanta |
| 241 | TSC Technical Institute - Bibiani | Western North | Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai |
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3. Procedure in Applying and Processing Requests
Section 18 of the RTI Act provides specific guidelines for application for access to information kept by a public institution. It is thus important that a request for information be made in accordance with the provisions under this section. The Information Officer or a designated officer is responsible for dealing with applications made to the Ghana TVET Service. To requests for information under the RTI Act from the Ghana TVET Service, applicants are to follow these basic procedures:
3.1 The Application Process
- Application by any person or organization who seeks access to information in the custody of Ghana TVET Service must be made in writing, using the standard RTI Application Form. (See Appendix A for the Standard RTI Application Form). A copy of the form can be downloaded or completed and submitted electronically on the Ghana TVET Service’s official website or the Ministry of Information website.
- In making the request, the following information must be provided:
- Date of the Application.
- Name of the applicant or the person on whose behalf an application is being made.
- Name of the organization represented by the applicant (if any).
- Available contact details of the applicant or address of the person/organization on whose behalf an application is being made (Telephone Number, Email, Postal Address, Fax).
- Brief description of information being sought. (Applicant are to specify the class and type of information including cover dates).
- Payment of relevant fee if applicable.
- Signature/ thumbprint.
- Provision of identification
The applicant must present at least one (1) of the following valid identification cards (IDs) to serve as proof of identity:
- Driver’s License.
- National ID.
- Voter’s ID.
- The applicant should state the format of information being requested and the mode of transmission. Example (do you need certified true copy, normal photocopy or electronic copies. Would you want to receive it through a postal address, e-mail, courier services, fax etc.?)
- Where an applicant cannot write due to illiteracy or a disability, he/she may make the request orally. However, oral request must conform to the following guidelines;The Information Officer must reduce the oral request into writing and give a copy of the written request as recorded for the applicant to authenticate. (s. 18) (3).
- The Information Officer shall clearly and correctly read and explain the written request to the understanding of the applicant.
- A witness must endorse the face of the request with the writing; “the request was read to the applicant in the language the applicant understand and the applicant appeared to have understood the content of the request.”
- The applicant must then make a thumbprint or mark on the request.
3.2 Processing the Application
- Applications would be treated on a priority basis. The Information Officer is responsible for handling requests to ensure that statutory deadlines are met.
- He reviews and identifies which part is exempt based on Section 5 to 16 of the RTI Act and determines which of the units in the institution have the records or is responsible for the subject matter of the request.
- Provision is made under section 20 for the transfer of an application within a period of not more than ten days of receipt where the public institution to which the application was initially made is unable to deal with the application. In such situations, applicants would be notified accordingly with the reasons and dates of transfer.
- For information readily available in official publications, the Information Officer shall direct the applicant to the institution having custody of that publication and notify the public institution of the request. (s.21).
- If a requested information is not readily accessible, the estimated time it will take to search for the information would be communicated to the applicant.
3.3 Response to Applicants
- The Information Officer is required under section 23 of the RTI Act to notify applicants within fourteen (14) days from the date of receipt. Applicant should however note that the time limit does not apply to applications transferred to another public institution or which has been refused due to failure to pay prescribed deposit or fee. (s.23) (6). The notice should state:
- Whether or not full access to the requested information will be granted or only a part can be given and the reason.
- The format and mode of the access.
- The expected publication or submission day of the information in the case of a deferred access.
- The prescribed fee (s.24).
- The Information Officer can request an extension to the deadline if:
- Information requested is voluminous.
- It is necessary to search through a large number of records.
- The information has to be gathered from more than one source.
- Consultation with someone outside the institution is required.
- The Information Officer would in such situations notify applicants of an extension as well as the period and reason for the extension. An extension should not be more than seven days.
- In giving applicants access to information, the applicant would be given the opportunity to inspect the information or receive a copy physically or any other form required such as electronic, magnetic, optical or otherwise, including a computer printout, various computer storage devices and web portals.
- Where access cannot be given in the form specified by the applicant, access can be given in some other form. In such cases, the applicant shall be provided with a reason why access cannot be given in the specified form.
Amendment of Personal Record
4. Amendment of Personal Record
A person given access to information contained in records of the Service may apply for an amendment of the information if the information represents the personal records of that person and in the person’s opinion, the information is incorrect, misleading, incomplete or out of date.
4.1 How to apply for an Amendment
- The application should be in writing indicating; ▪ Name and proof of identity.
- Particulars that will enable the Service identify the applicant.
- The incorrect, misleading, incomplete or the out-of-date information in the record.
- Signature of the applicant.
- For incomplete information claimed or out of date records, the application should be accompanied with the relevant information which the applicant considers necessary to complete the records.
- The address to which a notice shall be sent should be indicated.
- The application can then be submitted at the office of the Service.
5. Appendix A: Standard RTI Request Form
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APPLICATION FOR ACCESS TO INFORMATION UNDER THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2019 (ACT 989)
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Appendix B: Contact Details of Ghana TVET Service’s Right to Information Unit
6. Appendix B: Contact Details of Ghana TVET Service’s Right to Information Unit
Name of Right to Information Officer:
Edward Dotse
Telephone/Mobile number of Right to Information Unit:
0531100572 Email:
Postal Address of Ghana TVET Service:
- O. Box MB 21, Accra – Ghana
1 Zaire Avenue, East Legon – Accra, Ghana
Appendix C: Acronyms
7. Appendix C: Acronyms
This provides a list of acronyms and associated literal translations in alphabetical order using the table below
| Acronym | Literal Translation |
| GTVETS | Ghana TVET Service |
| MDA | Ministries, Departments and Agencies |
| s. | section |
Appendix D: Glossary
8. Appendix D: Glossary
This Glossary presents clear and concise definitions for terms used in this manual that may be unfamiliar to readers listed in alphabetical order. Definitions for terms are based on section 84 of the RTI Act.
Table 1 Glossary
| Term | Definition |
| Access | Right to Information |
| Access to information | Right to obtain information from public institutions |
| Contact details | Information by which an applicant and an Information Officer may be contacted |
| Court | A court of competent jurisdiction |
| Designated
officer |
An officer designated for the purposes of the Act who perform similar role as the Information Officer |
| Exempt information | Information which falls within any of the exemptions specified in sections 5 to 16 of the Act |
| Function | Powers and duties |
| Government | Any authority by which the executive authority of the Republic of Ghana is duly exercised |
| Information | Information according to the Act includes recorded matter or material regardless of form or medium in the possession or under the control or custody of a public institution whether or not it was created by the public institution, and in the case of a private body, relates to the performance of a public function. |
| Information officer | The Information Officer of a public institution or the officer designated to whom an application is made |
| Public | Used throughout this document to refer to a person who requires and/or has acquired access to information. |
| Public institution | Includes a private institution or organization that receives public resources or provides a public function |
| Right to information | The right assigned to access information |
| Section | Different parts of the RTI Act |