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.
The African Development Bank
Group (http://www.afdb.org/)
Site
includes economic indicators, ADB strategy paper, environmental
profile, project and other reports on Ghana and other African
countries.'
Agricultural
and Rural Development Association of Ghana (http://www.spinnenwerk.de/ara/ara.htm)
‘A non-profit and non-governmental organisation (NGO) addressing the basic
environmental and agricultural problems facing rural communities in Ghana.'
Akwaaba Economy (http://www.akwaaba.com.gh/economy.htm)
Site provides information on business, financial, and economic issues in Ghana,
(including contact information for Ghanaian banks and financial institutions).
Ashanti Goldfields Company Ltd (http://www.ashantigold.com/)
‘Ashanti Goldfields Company Ltd is an African-based international gold
mining and exploration group with seven producing mines in four African countries
- Ghana, Guinea, Tanzania and Zimbabwe.'
Association of Ghana Industries (http://www.agi.org.gh)
Site provides details about the Association, export promotion, and contact information.
Bank of Ghana (http://www.bog.gov.gh/)
Official web site of the Bank; provides news items, notices, publications, treasury
news, and financial and statistical data.
Central Region Development Commission (CEDECOM) (http://www.cedecom.org)
Official web site of CEDECOM, the Central Regional Coordinating Council. CEDECOM
is focused on private sector development in Ghana's Central region.
Centre for Policy Analysis (http://www.ghana.com.gh/cepa/)
‘CEPA is an independent non-governmental research center which provides
analysis on Ghanaian economic policy issues.'
Comprehensive Development Framework for
Ghana (http://www.ghanacdf.org.gh)
Produced by the Government and Ghana and The World Bank Group, site provides
information and proposals for Ghana to achieve Vision 2020 for development.
Ghana City Guide (http://www. vitalinfonet.com)
A business directory for Accra and Kumasi providing information on freight forwards,
restaurants, education, real estate, etc.
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (http://www.gcaa.com.gh/)
‘Flight schedules to and from Ghana as well as airport operating statistics
and a roadmap for future developments.'
Ghana Internet
Business Directory (http://www.africaonline.com.gh/businessdirectory/index.html)
Site includes extensive business and financial information on Ghana
Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (http://www.gipc.org.gh)
Site has directories of the top 100 companies in Ghana, consulting firms, financial
institutions, an investors guide, and information on investment opportunities.
Ghana National Chamber of Commerce (http://www.g77tin.org/gncchp.html)
Ghana National Committee on Internet Connectivity (http://www.gncic.org.gh/)
Site provides a list of committee members and a national telematics survey.
Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (http://www.gnpc.com.gh)
‘Official web site of the Ghana National Petroleum Corportion. Site provides
information about the activities of the GNPC.'
Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) (http://www.gsedata.com)
Site provides a directory of listed companies, market information, regulations,
and news and events.
Ghanaweb (http://www.ghanaweb.com)
Site provides a directory of business and government institutions in Ghana.
International Trade Administration (http://www.ita.doc.gov)
Site provides a country profile of business and economic trends in Ghana, and
documents on various business, trade and investment topics.
Mbendi Information Services (http://mbendi.co.za/index.htm)
Provides country profiles and information on business opportunities in the oil,
chemical, mining, and other industries in Ghana and in other African countries,
companies and organizations active in various industry sectors, the leading business
and government personalities, details of conferences and exhibitions, and a directory
of products and services.
Planet Business: Ghana (http://www.planetbusiness.com/iplanet.html)
Site provides gateway to information sources on Ghana's economic situation
for importers, exporters, distributors and traders.
The Republic of Ghana (http://www.ghana.gov.gh)
Official homepage for the government of Ghana; provides a profile of Ghana's
economy and investment climate , information on visa requirements, and a calendar
of events.
The Republic of Ghana. Ministry of Finance (http://www.finance.gov.gh)
Site contains news, budget statements, and guidelines and regulations for cocoa
exports.
The Republic of Ghana:
Economy, Business & Real estate (http://www.escapeartist.com/Ghana/economy.html)
Site provides annual GDP growth forecasts.
The Republic of the Ghana. Ministry of Trade
and Industry (http://www.moti-ghana.com)
Site provides information on trade and investment policies and opportunities
in Ghana, divestiture programs, and import/export procedures.
Telefunds Financial Corporation (http://www.telefunds.com)
‘Telefunds Financial Corporation is a Ghanaian company aimed at assisting
Ghanaians in the diaspora to invest in Ghana, transfer funds to Ghana, and management
construction and other projects.'
U.S.
Department of State. Country Commercial Guides for Ghana (http://www.state.gov/www/about%5Fstate/business/com%5Fguides/2000/africa/)
Site provides reports on economic policy and trade practices in Ghana.
United Nations in Ghana (http://www.un.gm)
Site includes full-text UN Ghana publications and reports, as well as links to
other UN agencies active in Ghana.
United States. Agency for International
Development -- Africa (http://www.info.usaid.gov/regions/afr)
Site includes a comprehensive Africa section covering programs on private sector
development in Ghana and other sub-Saharan African countries.
United States. Census
Bureau. Foreign Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/index.html)
‘Site provides information on the US Trade balance with Ghana.'
World Bank Group (http://www.worldbank.org)
The World Bank Group is composed of five organizations: the International Bank
for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), International Development Association
(IDA), International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee
Agency (MIGA), and the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes
(ICSID). The Group provides substantial amounts of data, statistics and full-text
documents and reports on various sectors of economic and development development
in Ghana and in other sub-Saharan African countries.
World Trade Organization (http://www.wto.org/)
Site provides trade statistics for Ghana and full-text official documents on
trade and investment-related topics.
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