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2. Background Empire of Wagadugu Empire of Wagadugu Then came the name Ghana Then came the name Ghana Meaning of the name Meaning of the name The gold coast The gold coast Govern by the British Govern by the British Independence in 1963 Independence in 1963

3. Map of Ghana

4. Geography Western Africa Western Africa Bordering Gulf of Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo Bordering Gulf of Guinea, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo Land 230,940 sq km Land 230,940 sq km Water 8,520 sq km Water 8,520 sq km Close to the size of Oregon Close to the size of Oregon Tropical climate, hot and dry Tropical climate, hot and dry Drought, deforestation, overgrazing Drought, deforestation, overgrazing Biodiversity, nuclear test ban, ozone layer protection Biodiversity, nuclear test ban, ozone layer protection Lake Volta Lake Volta

5. Demographics Population over 20 million Population over 20 million Excess mortality due to aids Excess mortality due to aids Lower population growth Lower population growth Age distribution 0-14 38.9%, 15-65 57.5% and 65 and over 3.6% Age distribution 0-14 38.9%, 15-65 57.5% and 65 and over 3.6% Nationality Ghanaian Nationality Ghanaian Religion, Indigenous beliefs 21%, Muslim 16%, Christian 63% Religion, Indigenous beliefs 21%, Muslim 16%, Christian 63% Migration is a major concern Migration is a major concern Life expectancy male is 55.66 female 57.43 Life expectancy male is 55.66 female 57.43 Official language English Official language English Ethnic groups Ethnic groups Akan 44%, Moshi- Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%, Yoruba 1%, European and other 1.5% Akan 44%, Moshi- Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%, Yoruba 1%, European and other 1.5%

6. Culture Each tribe has its own cultural attributes Each tribe has its own cultural attributes Traditions follow a hereditary chieftaincy system. Traditions follow a hereditary chieftaincy system. Democratic in operation.Democratic in operation. Link to religion.Link to religion. Hofstede’s Concept Ladder Hofstede’s Concept Ladder People have strong beliefs and values parents and heroes.People have strong beliefs and values parents and heroes.

7. Social Culture Boisterous behavior is unacceptable. Boisterous behavior is unacceptable. Titles of people are used instead of first names. Titles of people are used instead of first names. Women play submissive roles. Women play submissive roles. Showing affection is not very common. Showing affection is not very common.

8. Work Culture Work must be done willingly, without complaints. Work must be done willingly, without complaints. Attending church services each week by employees is a must. Attending church services each week by employees is a must. Employees must accept their lodging arrangements. Employees must accept their lodging arrangements.

9. Literacy Approximately 75% of the population can read and write. Approximately 75% of the population can read and write. Excluding individuals fifteen years or lessExcluding individuals fifteen years or less Approximately 83% of men and 67% of women are literate. Approximately 83% of men and 67% of women are literate.

10. Education Types of schools: Types of schools: Primary Primary Junior- Secondary Junior- Secondary Senior- Secondary Senior- Secondary Polytechnic Schools Polytechnic Schools Teacher Training Colleges Teacher Training Colleges University Institutions University Institutions

11. Education Two major problems with education system: Two major problems with education system: Expense of tuition was no longer paid by the government.Expense of tuition was no longer paid by the government. Future of JSS innovationFuture of JSS innovation

12. Socialism Family members were expected to help unfortunate members financially. Family members were expected to help unfortunate members financially. No Social Security system nor Workers’ Compensation. No Social Security system nor Workers’ Compensation. Legislation passed by the Ministry of Mobilization and Social Welfare Legislation passed by the Ministry of Mobilization and Social Welfare

13. Economic Overview Natural resources Natural resources Economically better off than neighbors Economically better off than neighbors Improving economic environment Improving economic environment High budget and foreign deficits High budget and foreign deficits http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gh.html

14. Key economic statistics Official currency Official currency GDP GDP Labor market Labor market Trading partners Trading partners Exports Exports Budget Deficit Budget Deficit Industries Industries Foreign aid Foreign aid Poverty rate Poverty rate Wealth dispersion Wealth dispersion http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gh.html

15. Communication Infrastructure Telephone system Telephone system Cell phone system Cell phone system Internet use Internet use Country code.gh Country code.gh Connectivity Connectivity Internet Service providers Internet Service providers http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/gh.html

16. Investment and Economy Policies conducive to investment Policies conducive to investment Reasons not to invest Reasons not to invest Overall economic condition for investment Overall economic condition for investment http://www.ghana.gov.gh/investing/economy/index.php

17. Economic benefits Service economy Service economy Productivity growth Productivity growth Job creation Job creation Palvia Palvia & Roche

18. Ghana - Politics Political highlights Political highlights Ghana has experienced six overthrows of their government since their independence in 1957. Ghana has experienced six overthrows of their government since their independence in 1957. Government has been relatively stable since the 1980s, but may not continue to be. Government has been relatively stable since the 1980s, but may not continue to be.

19. Elections In the December 7, 2000 elections, John A. Kufuor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), won the largest share of the presidential vote with 48.17% of the vote. In the December 7, 2000 elections, John A. Kufuor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), won the largest share of the presidential vote with 48.17% of the vote. President Kufuor became the first elected president to succeed another elected president. President Kufuor became the first elected president to succeed another elected president.

20. Political Parties Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere or EGLE [Owuraku AMOFA, chairman]; Every Ghanaian Living Everywhere or EGLE [Owuraku AMOFA, chairman]; National Convention Party or NCP [Sarpong KUMA-KUMA]; National Convention Party or NCP [Sarpong KUMA-KUMA]; National Democratic Congress or NDC [Dr. Huudu YAHAYA, general secretary]; National Democratic Congress or NDC [Dr. Huudu YAHAYA, general secretary]; New Patriotic Party or NPP [Peter Ala ADJETY]; New Patriotic Party or NPP [Peter Ala ADJETY]; People's Convention Party or PCP [P. K. DONKOH-AYIFI, acting chairman]; People's Convention Party or PCP [P. K. DONKOH-AYIFI, acting chairman]; People's Heritage Party or PHP [Emmanuel Alexander ERSKINE]; People's Heritage Party or PHP [Emmanuel Alexander ERSKINE]; People's National Convention or PNC [Edward MAHAMA] People's National Convention or PNC [Edward MAHAMA] http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/landow/post/africa/ghana/ politics/government.html http://www.scholars.nus.edu.sg/landow/post/africa/ghana/ politics/government.html

21. Industry Structure Ghana has a stable utilities industry, is a provider of electricity to other nations in West Africa. Ghana has a stable utilities industry, is a provider of electricity to other nations in West Africa. Companies are offered ten years of tax- exempt status. Companies are offered ten years of tax- exempt status.

22. Industry Acts. Free Zone Act, 1995 Free Zone Act, 1995 Export & Import Act, 1995 Export & Import Act, 1995

23. Government R&D Accelerated Development Programme (ADP) to establish 400,000+ business and customer lines. Accelerated Development Programme (ADP) to establish 400,000+ business and customer lines. The government decided to open telecommunications to private development. The government decided to open telecommunications to private development.

24. Internet Access in Ghana Internet users 200,000 Internet users 200,000 (1% of the population)(1% of the population) Dialup internet Subscribers 15,000 Dialup internet Subscribers 15,000 (.08% of the population)(.08% of the population) Internet Hubs 3 Internet Hubs 3 Number of ISP’s 12 Number of ISP’s 12 3 PCs per 1,000 people 3 PCs per 1,000 people

25. Internet Access in Ghana cont 150 cyber cafes in Ghana with 90% of these cafes found in the national Capital Accra 150 cyber cafes in Ghana with 90% of these cafes found in the national Capital Accra All universities and polytechnics All universities and polytechnics Few secondary schools have access Few secondary schools have access In 1994, Ghana was the first West African nation to be connected to the Internet. In 1994, Ghana was the first West African nation to be connected to the Internet.

26. Future Ghana IT projects "The message for Ghana is that we need to embrace information, knowledge and technology. If we Ghanaians fail to take advantage of information technology, we will be further marginalized in the world." Clement Dzidonu Chairman, government of Ghana committee on National ICT Policy and Plan Development

27. Future Ghana IT projects African Youth Initiative African Youth Initiative Goals Goals Develop a dynamic web portal to showcase African youth initiatives whilst lobbying for web space to host it.Develop a dynamic web portal to showcase African youth initiatives whilst lobbying for web space to host it. Organize “African Youth Initiative Workshops and or Seminars”Organize “African Youth Initiative Workshops and or Seminars” Facilitating ICT youth-led projects for communal development Institute scholarships, awards and packages for deserving youth volunteers and projects.Facilitating ICT youth-led projects for communal development Institute scholarships, awards and packages for deserving youth volunteers and projects.

28. Future Ghana IT projects The WorLD Link Project The WorLD Link Project Goals Goals implement the use of ICT in schools as a teaching and learning aid;implement the use of ICT in schools as a teaching and learning aid; link students and teachers with the aid of ICTs to improve educational opportunities;link students and teachers with the aid of ICTs to improve educational opportunities; supplement inadequate educational material in school libraries with up-to-date educational materials on the Internet;supplement inadequate educational material in school libraries with up-to-date educational materials on the Internet; assist students and teachers to create content on the Internet, relevant to local needs.assist students and teachers to create content on the Internet, relevant to local needs.

29. Future Ghana IT projects HealthNet Ghana HealthNet Ghana Satellife PDA project Satellife PDA project

30. Conclusion Yes, we will invest in Ghana Yes, we will invest in Ghana Over 100 computer related companies Over 100 computer related companies Communication will be easy Communication will be easy Literacy rate is high Literacy rate is high Universities Universities Workday overlaps Workday overlaps Africa’s only wireless data & voice technology exists in Ghana Africa’s only wireless data & voice technology exists in Ghana

31. Con’t Fibre network looping Fibre network looping Working dramatically to reduce bandwidth cost Working dramatically to reduce bandwidth cost Nearly 20 years of political stability Nearly 20 years of political stability Constitutional democracy Constitutional democracy Stock exchange Stock exchange

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