Over the years how has Ghana changed? BEST ANSWER to first to give atleast 3 changes.?

Question

please give sources if you can.

also how does Ghana impact the modern world?

Answer 1

Ghana gained independence from Britain in 1957 and was formed from the merger of two countries - Gold Coast and British Togoland. It is modelled very much on the UK (government, education, judiciary etc). Previously it was a colony it is now a democratic country in it's own right.

In 1966 Volta Lake was created - this is the largest reservoir in the world with a surface area of about 8,500 square kilometres. The reservoir generates power through massive turbines and since going on-line has brough power to millions.

Recent years have seen a move towards central government and away from local cheiftancies. There are still non violent tribal disputes (mainly in the north) but the government now has more control over matters that would have been dealt with at a local level.

The education system is rapidly improving although it is still basic. The government invests very heavily in education, in excess of 40% of the total budget is spent on education.

Roads have been greatly improved and although most local roads are still dirt there are good highways connecting the major towns and cities.

There has been a shift in the population with large numbers moving from rural areas to the major cities such as Accra and Kumasi.

A healthcare system has been established which people can opt into by subscription (a bit like buying health insurance).

Western monopolies and trade barriers have seen Ghana's exports decline. It's not that they don't produce the goods but that the restrictive practices of the West prevent the goods being sold on the open market.

There's 8 changes for you.

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As for what rotfl@u answered... It's not a corrupt country, it's a model of African democracy with open and free elections and a very transparent government. It's not an oppresive regime, the people have more freedom then in the US and most, if not all, European countries. It's not rife with AIDS - AIDS is a problem and it has a high incidence compared to Western nations but low compared to other African and Asian nations.

Answer 2

it hasnt, it is still corrupt, still an opressive regime and rife with aids

Answer 3

improved infrastructure
less inflation
little to no corruption

Answer 4

Smells like a homework question...........