Ghana
In 1957, mineral-rich Ghana was the first African nation to
achieve independence, but soon after, it fell victim to corruption
and mismanagement. Following a series of coups, the constitution of
April 1992 ushered in a new period of democracy, and Ghana has since
had four consecutive free-and-fair elections. It is now seen as a
model for political and economic reform in Africa.
Cocoa exports are an essential part of Ghana’s economy (it is the
world's second-largest producer), and the discovery of major
offshore oil reserves in June 2007 is encouraging expectations of a
major economic boost in the coming years. As a result, although
about a quarter of Ghanaians still live below the national poverty
line, Ghana has one of the fastest rates of poverty reduction in
Africa.
Find out more in Key facts: Ghana.
DFID’s main priorities in Ghana are:
- governance
- health
- education.
How we've helped
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When the DFID-funded seed fairs come to town in Northern Ghana, food-shortage hit communities are left with plenty to put in their soil.
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How kids left out of formal education in Ghana are picking up lessons in reading and writing.
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Malaria is Ghana's biggest killer of pregnant women and children. But the disease can be prevented by sleeping under special bed nets. DFID is pushing to get more of these simple lifesavers to the people who need them most.
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At the age of six, Naomi was forced to abandon her education because her mother couldn't afford the cost. Now 11, Naomi is back in school, thanks to a DFID-supported scheme.
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