Ghana

Early morning in the village of Bayerobon 3. The village is part of the Kuapa Kokoo cocoa farmers' co-operative, Bayerebon 3, Western Region.

Early morning in the village of Bayerobon 3. The village is part of the Kuapa Kokoo cocoa farmers' co-operative, Bayerebon 3, Western Region. © Aubrey Wade (Panos)

Ghana is the proof that development works. Continued economic growth and political stability have combined to put the country on target to halve extreme poverty by 2015.

But there is work to do - such as bridging the gap between progress made in the north and south, making sure the revenues from oil resources are used effectively and tackling the key development priorities that are off-track.

Top priorities

  • Ensuring that the government of Ghana’s resources are well managed for the benefit of all citizens
  • Encouraging enterprise and wealth creation
  • Ensuring quality education services
  • Reducing maternal mortality and child deaths

We will spend an average of £94 million per year in Ghana until 2015.

Projects

Find out more in Projects: Ghana

How we have helped

Goodbye, Guinea worm

Goodbye, Guinea worm

Metre long guinea worms caused Sadia agonising pain. Find out how UK aid is helping eradicate the disease

A passion for education

A passion for education

How UK aid is changing lives by getting more girls into school

Last updated: 05 Apr 2012