Avoid.so

Human capital development is widely recognized as a key driver of socio-economic transformation, particularly in developing countries such as Ghana. It encompasses not only formal education but also the acquisition of social skills, civic values, competencies, and knowledge that enable individuals to participate productively in economic and social life. While Ghana has made notable investments in formal education—most prominently through the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy—persistent challenges such as youth unemployment, skills mismatch, weak civic engagement, and social exclusion continue to undermine development outcomes. Insights gained from Module 1 of this programme emphasize that public policy provides a systematic framework through which governments and communities can respond to complex social problems. Using the policy cycle as an analytical tool, this paper designs a policy-based intervention aimed at strengthening social education as a pathway to human capital development within a Ghanaian community. The paper adopts a reflective and academic approach, demonstrating how each stage of the policy cycle contributes to effective policy design, implementation, and learning