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.
African Governments
On The WWW (http://www.gksoft.com/govt/africa.html)
Part of Governments on the WWW. This site includes a database of government institutions
on the world wide web, including parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts,
embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations central banks, multi-governmental
institutions, and political parties.
Amnesty International (http://www.amnesty.org)
The Amnesty document library provides country summaries of annual human rights
practices in Ghana and in the sub-Saharan African countries generally.
The Convention Party (CP) (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestors and programs of the political party.
Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
Elections Around the World (http://www.Electionworld.org)
Site provides extensive information on worldwide elections on a country basis,
including information on parties and parliaments.
Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere (EGLE) Party (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
Ghana Democratic Republican Party (GDRP) (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
Guide to Law Online. Law Library
of Congress (http://www.loc.gov/law/guide/gambia.html)
‘Guide to sources of information on the Ghanian government and law (Global
Legal Information Network - GLIN).'
NATLEX -Ghana (http://www.ilo.org/ilolex/english/profileframeE.htm)
‘A database of national laws on labor, social security and related human
rights topics.'
National Democratic Congress (NDC) (http://www.ndc.org.gh)
‘The ruling party of the Republic of Ghana since 1993. Site includes official
manifestos and programs of the political party.'
National Reform Party
(NRP) (http://212.67.202.38/%7Egri/NRP%5FManifesto.html)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) (http://www.nppghana.org/)
‘Ghana's governing party. Site includes details of the December 2000
president election, the party platform, and links to additional Ghana web sites.'
Parliament of Ghana (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site contains names and official status of the Ghanaian cabinet members.
Peoples National Convention (PNC) (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
Political Resources On The Net (http://www.politicalresources.net)
‘Site provides listings of political sites available on the Internet sorted
by country, with links to Parties, Organizations, Governments, media and more
from all around the world.'
The Republic of Ghana (http://www.ghana.com/republic/)
The official website of the government of Ghana, providing information on Ghana's
history, government, culture, economy, and investment opportunities.
U.S.
Department of State. Report on Human Rights Practices. Ghana (http://www.state.gov/www/global/human%5Frights/hrp%5Freports%5Fmainhp.html)
Includes full text reports on Ghanaian human rights practices from 1993 thru
2000.
UNCHR Country of Origin
and Legal Information (http://www.unhcr.ch/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/home)
These databases, containing Country of Origin Information (COI) and Legal Information
consist of selected reports and documents compiled by the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees.
United Ghana Movement
(UGM) (http://212.67.202.38/%7Egri/UGM%5FManifesto.html)
Site includes official manifestos and programs of the political party.
World Law Index: Ghana (http://www.worldlii.org/catalog/2682.html)
‘A global catalog and search engine for legal materials.'
World Legal Materials
from Africa: Ghana (http://www.law.cornell.edu/world/africa.html)
Site provides full-text document of the constitution of The Republic of Ghana.
World Statesman (http://www.worldstatesmen.org)
‘Provides list of heads of state and heads of government for all countries
dating back to 1700.' |