Ghana: A Beacon of Democracy in a Region of Crises
Ghana is a country whose people are almost similar to those living in neighbouring countries. Still, Ghana is noted for a burgeoning democracy, peaceful changes in governments between political parties and a respected constitution.
Ghana: A Beacon of Democracy in a Region of Crises
Ghana is not an island on earth neither is it inhabited by exceptionally different people. It is a typical African country where the poor are in the majority, yet have the lesser say. Poverty is glaring in the midst of uncountable natural resources and politics, not economics, often determines the direction of the country.
Ghana is noted for a burgeoning democracy, peaceful change in governments between political parties through the ballot box and a strong and respected constitution on which thrives the politics.
Ghana is a country whose people are almost similar in origin, attitude and even their understanding of social and political issues to those living in neighbouring Nigeria and/or Ivory Coast or those in Egypt and Libya as well as their brothers and sisters in Southern Africa such as Zimbabwe and the surrounding countries.
That notwithstanding, Ghana, which is on a landmass of about 238,538 square kilometers, has managed to carve an enviable niche for itself in a continent and a region known for its pockets of civil uprisings, rough changes in governments and a general sense of insecurity, especially for visitors.
The country is noted for a burgeoning democracy, peaceful changes in governments between political parties through the ballot box and a strong and respected constitution on which thrives the politics.
That has spurred economic growth and stabilised the socioeconomic environment, leading a consistent rise in foreign direct investments.