U.S.-GHANA RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with Ghana in 1957, following Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom. Today the country remains highly dependent on the export of primary commodities such as gold, cocoa, and oil – leaving the economy vulnerable to potential slowdowns in the global market and commodity price shocks. companies currently operate in the country, including IBM, ExxonMobil, Coca-Cola, Cargill, and Newmont Mining. The United States has enjoyed good relations with Ghana at a nonofficial, people-to-people level since Ghana’s independence. At the end of August 2017, the nation faced the challenge of addressing its massive state-owned enterprise debt, mostly in the power sector, estimated to be around $2 billion. Embassy USAID Ghana Page In 1961, Ghana hosted the first cohort of Peace Corps Close relations are maintained between educational and scientific institutions, and cultural links are strong, particularly between Ghanaians and African-Americans.
Complementing the presence of American companies, Ghana also houses a fairly engaged American Chamber of Commerce that reports over 100 active members. La distance à vol d’oiseau (trajet ou distance) entre Ghana et États-Unis (USA) est d’environ 9 888 kilomètres (km). The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. The Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) aims to help the government of Ghana to: 1) build capacity for complex criminal investigations and case packages on transnational organized crimes including financial crimes, drug trafficking, and human trafficking incidents 2) conduct fair trials of transnational criminals and drug traffickers and 3) combat rising drug abuse. Travel Information, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of the U.S. Protection des donnéesConditions d'utilisationRemerciements/sourcesMentions légales. USAID-managed development assistance to Ghana has supported the country in improving the power sector, increasing food security, enhancing basic health care, increasing access to quality basic education, and strengthening local governance to benefit all Ghanaians. Political stability, generally sound economic management, a low crime rate, competitive wages, and an educated, English-speaking workforce, enhances Ghana’s potential as a West African hub for American businesses. Ghana and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.
The West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, located in Accra, provides technical assistance to help small businesspersons to grow their businesses and access new customers in the United States and the West African region. In fellowship we share dreams of strong countries, and hopefully this journey together will unlock life on both sides of the pond. The United States and Ghana enjoy a strong economic partnership that has the potential for further growth. According to government estimates, Ghana’s total public debt rose to 58% of GDP in 2018 from 56% in 2017, contrasting to the pre-rebasing figures of 73% in 2016 and 69% in 2017. Both countries’ militaries cooperate in numerous joint training exercises through U.S. The Peace Corps has a large program in Ghana, with volunteers working in education, agriculture, and health (including HIV/AIDS, malaria, sanitation, and nutrition). Ghana is also a priority country for efforts to address transnational organized crime in West Africa.
Youth exchanges and study abroad programs are also robust and growing between U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program. The United States and Ghana have a bilateral International Military Education and Training program, a Foreign Military Financing program, and numerous humanitarian affairs projects, including a relationship between the Government of Ghana and the North Dakota National Guard under the auspices of the U.S. In foreign affairs, Ghana generally follows the consensus of the Nonaligned Movement and the African Union on economic and political issues that do not directly affect its own interests.
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