Democracy and Governance

Stories from Ghana on Democracy and Governance    

In an effort to strengthen Ghana's democracy, USAID's Democracy and Governance program supports enhancing civic participation in democratic processes and ensuring that national and local government is responsive to the interests of its citizens. Emphasis is placed on decentralization to improve health care and education services and to increase access to economic growth opportunities.

USAID implements innovative, low cost activities to generate prosperity and security for Ghana and the American people:

• Local Governance and Decentralization
• Elections
• Civil Society