Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast
and the Togoland trust territory, in 1957, Ghana became the first
country in colonial Africa to gain its. A long series of coups
resulted in the suspension of the constitution in 1981 and the
banning of political parties. In 1992, a new constitution, restoring
multiparty politics, was approved. Lt. Jerry Rawlings, head of
state since 1981, won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996.
He was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term
in 2000, and was succeeded by John Kufuor.
This collection of interent sources provides access to websites
of selected governmental and non-governmental organizations involved
in economic and social development programs in The Republic of
Ghana. Included are international, regional, national, and local
organizations. Although selective, inclusion of a site by no
means constitutes endorsement by either the African and Middle
Eastern Division or the Area Studies Directorate of the Library
of Congress. Every source listed here was successfully tested
before being added to the list. Users, however, should be aware
that a successful connection may sometimes require several attempts.
For Library of Congress contact information and additional reference
and research materials on Ghana, consult the Library's African
Section Ghana
Country web page.
Accra
Academy (http://www.ghana.com/republic/education/accraacca/index.html)
‘Established in 1931, a senior secondary school for boys offering science,
general arts, business, visual arts, and agricultural science.'
Achimota School (http://www.achimeta.edu.gh)
‘Achimota is the first government co-educational boarding institution in
Ghana, providing education ranging from kindergarten to pre-university level.'
Ackwaaba Education (http://www.akwaaba.com.gh/educatio.htm)
Site provides information on secondary and higher education, technical and profession
training, and major research institutions in Ghana.
Asantehene Otumfuo Nana Osei
Tutu II Education Fund (OFNA) (http://www.otumfuofund.org/photos1.html)
The Otumfuo Education Fund promotes quality education in Asanteman through the
following activities: provision, renovation and/or rehabilitation of school buildings,
supply of textbooks, equipment, teaching aids and other educational materials,
incentives for teachers and other educational workers, and scholarships.
Ashesi University College (http://www.ashesi.org)
‘Established in 1999, Ashesi University College is a subsidiary of Ashesi
University Foundation, a non-profit, publicly supported US corporation based
in Seattle, Washington.'
Atebubu
Training College Students (http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/ghana/anc/osa/atebubu.html)
Official homepage of the Atebubu Training College Students Association.
Concerned Parents and Teachers Association (http://www.concernedpta.com.gh/)
A registered non-profit organization to enhance the academic, cultural, mental
and character development of the pupil and to promote cordial relationships among
parents, teachers and school authorities. Accra.
Ghana Computer Literacy and Distance Education
Project (http://www.ghaclad.org)
‘Project focuses on accelerating socio-economic development and education
through the use of emerging technologies in Ghana and throughout the African
continent.'
Ghana International School (http://www.gis.edu.gh)
Site provides a profile of the schools programs, a picture gallery and a calendar.
John William Montesssori School (http://www.jwms.org)
Site provides information about the primary and junior secondary school and its
programs. Located in Kumasi.
Kwame Nkrumah University
of Science and Technology (KNUST) (http://www.ghanauniversities.com/kust.htm)
(KNUST) succeeded the Kumasi College of Technology, which was established by
a Government Ordinance on October 6, 1951. The University has become an important
centre for the training of Scientists and Technologists for Ghana but also for
other African countries. Located in Kumasi.
Lincoln Community School (http://www.lincoln.edu.gh)
An American school for prekindergarten through grade 12. Located in Accra.
Mfantsipim School: Kwabotwe
on the Hill (http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Gym/8743)
Founded by the Methodist Church in 1876, Mfantsipim is an all boys secondary
school.
Official Alliance for Global
Learning-Ghana Website (http://207.96.11.140/ghana/index.html)
‘In 1999 Ghana was included as part of the Alliance for Global Learning
Program (AGL); the vision of AGL is to address the inequities in access to technology
and the Internet and to provide educational opportunities for more students worldwide.'
Prempeh. The King's First College (http://www.prempeh.org)
Founded in 1949 by Asantehene Sir Osei Agyemang Prempeh II, the Asante Royal
Boarding School for Boys. Located in Kumasi.
The Republic of Ghana. Education System (http://www.ghana.com/republic/education)
Provides an overview of the educational system in Ghana.
The Republic of Ghana. Ministry of
Education (http://www.ghana.edu.ghhome.html)
Official website of the Ministry of Education. Site includes a brief history
of Ghanaian education and an overview of the government's long-term development
plan.
Resources for Schools
and Other Educational Institutions in Ghana (http://www.flameghana.org/schools/schools.html)
Site provides contact information for basic schools, secondary schools, training
colleges, universites, and other educational institutions in Ghana.
University
of Cape Coast (http://www.ghanauniversities.com/university%5Fcape%5Fcoast.htm)
Site provides a profile of the university, admission requirements, programs of
study and fees.
University of Cape Coast
Alumni (http://www.geocities.com/uccalumni/ucc.htm)
Site provides alumni contact details.
University of Ghana. (http://www.ug.edu.gh/)
Site provides information on the history, faculty, courses of study, and research
institutes of the university.
Valley View University (http://www.tagnet.org/vvc/)
‘Established by the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Details on admissions,
academic programs (B.A. in religion and associate degrees in business), campus
life and alumni.' |