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AIDS in Ghana, 2004.
Looks at the impact the AIDS virus is having on Ghana and the steps being taken to combat the disease.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper looks at the problem of AIDS in the sub-Saharan country, Ghana. It talks of when AIDS was first reported in Ghana, the implications of the disease for the future of the country, how its development in Ghana is different than that of other African nations, and what measures organizations within Ghana are taking in order to fight the spread of AIDS.
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"AIDS, or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, has devastated much of Africa, hitting this continent worse than any other in the world. In fact, in the year 2000, 80% of the world?s total AIDS-related deaths were within Africa. (BBC 2000) One of the areas hit the hardest by this virus has been the Sub Saharan region. Ghana, within that region, has also been ravaged by AIDS, but it has a significantly lower percentage of AIDS cases than much of the rest of Africa. While the AIDS within Ghana has many of the same causes and effects on the people who are infected with the disease, it is a unique situation within Africa because of its particular effects on the women of the country, and the fact that there are comparatively fewer AIDS cases within this country."
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Ghana, 2002.
A look at the bad environmental conditions in Ghana.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 80.95
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This undergraduate level paper on Ghana mainly focuses on the severe environmental conditions that prevail in Ghana. This paper also emphasizes on the factors, which have led to the decline of Ghana's economic development, environment, social relations and land use patterns. The structure of Ghana is also discussed in depth in this paper. This paper also highlights the programs and policies adopted by the Ghanaian government in order to combat the factors responsible for its present state and improve its economy and infrastructure.
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Ghana's Economy, 2005.
An analysis of past and present features in Ghana's economy.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines Ghana's economy. Subsistence agriculture continues to be the most important sector of this West African country's economic structure and more than half of the work force is employed in subsistence agriculture, and these small landholders and their employees account for approximately one-third of Ghana's gross domestic product. The paper shows that as it is well endowed with natural resources, Ghana has roughly twice the per capita output of the poorer countries in West Africa, yet despite this productivity, the Ghanaian economy remains heavily dependent on international financial and technical assistance.
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Deforestation in Ghana, 2004.
A look at the environmental devastation brought upon the country of Ghana as a result of the destruction of the Ghanaian forest.
849 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper describes the history and causes of the deforestation of Ghana. The paper points to economics and greed as the primary causes of this deforestation and points out that, while there have been some attempts to protect the natural landscape of Ghana, the overriding poverty of the country makes it vulnerable to environmental exploitation as a means of boosting the economy.
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"According to Microsoft?s online Encarta, in the 19th century, the southern half of Ghana was completely covered by hardwood forest, however, by the year 1995, such large portions of its forests had been destroyed, over logged, or cleared for mining, that only 39.7 of the entire country remains forested, with (during the period from 1990-1996) more than 1.3 percent continuing to be lost every year (Encarta)."
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Ghana, 2003.
A discussion on the past and future of Ghana.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses troubled history of Colonialism in Ghana. It explores problems confronting the country today. The paper contends that despite recent turmoil, Ghana has the economic, social and cultural resources necessary to rebuild stable financial and political systems.
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"Known as the Gold Coast during colonial times, Ghana was one of the first African nations to receive its independence following World War II. The country is rich in natural resources but like many African countries ..."
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Development in Ghana, 2002.
This paper examines the development of Ghana by looking at its education.
6,650 words (approx. 26.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 152.95
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This paper attempts to provide a precise, quantitative method to determine exactly how educated different subpopulations are in Ghana in certain sets of specific educational skills and how these measures may be used to suggest future allocations of public resources that might be employed to increase the level of education in the nation. The author focuses on how Ghana is developing by examining literacy and numeracy amongst the population.
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"How does a country make progress? The answers seem to be obvious on paper ? if difficult to effect in the world itself. Those of us who are citizens of the First World tend to believe that we understand what is required for a nation to ?develop?. But Blunch and Verner, in their study of literacy and numeracy skills in Ghana, demonstrate how complicated the idea of ?development? is and how culturally specific.
That development should take different courses in different parts of the world should, in fact, not be a surprise to us at all. One of the problems of modernization projects has always been that there is a certain essential arrogance to nearly all of them because there is embedded in them the idea that every ?backward? country could improve itself (i.e. become like the nation that is sponsoring the modernization project) if it simply applied itself."
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Newborn Mortality Rates in Ghana and the U.S., 2004.
An analysis of newborn mortality rates in Ghana and the United States today.
1,878 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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It is frequently been suggested that the infant mortality rate (IMR) is a reliable indicator of a country's civilization and focus on the welfare of its citizens. Although global infant mortality rates have shown steady improvement over the past century, many developing countries continue to experience inordinately high rates compared to the world levels; surprisingly, though, even the United States, which claims to have one of the best health care systems in the world, continues to experience relatively high infant mortality rates, higher even than many developing nations. This paper provides an overview of the problem, followed by an examination of the infant mortality rates in the Republic of Ghana and the United States. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
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"Infant mortality reflects the well-being of entire populations, whether nations or subgroups, a fact that makes it a fundamental area of mortality study (Zopf 1992). According to Berger (2001), infant mortality has been subdivided into three major categories to clarify understanding of risk factors. Infant mortality encompasses two subgroups: neonatal (birth to 27 days) and postneonatal (28 days to 364 days). Child mortality applies to one-to-18 years olds. For the purposes of this investigation, the IMR will employ the definition provided by the CIA World Factbook, defined as infant deaths within the first year of life. This IMR therefore provides the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year."
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Ghana, Mali, and Songhay, 2004.
Presents a history of these African kingdoms in relation to their systems of slavery.
1,429 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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The discovery of the New World opened new markets for European colonizers, as well as new sources wealth. In the Americas, the rich and abundant land meant much wealth could be generated through industries such as agriculture. The only missing factor was a cheap source of labor in order to clear and farm the land. For this purpose, European colonizers turned to Africa. The kingdoms of Mali and Ghana were particular sources of slaves, since those kingdoms already had a system of slavery in place. This paper examines the cultural and political history of the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, and Songhay. It examines how the systems of slavery in these kingdoms differed significantly from the system of slavery in the Americas. Furthermore, the paper looks at how the African slaves sought to preserve their African heritage, despite the different system of slavery predominant in the New World.
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"Another significant difference lies in the end of slave status. In the African kingdoms, slaves could earn their freedom through work. If they satisfied their debts, they could be removed from slavery. As an example, Sundjata rose from the ranks of slave to become ruler of the Mali Empire. Among the Songhay, slaves were treated not as outcasts, but as part of the extended family (Davidson 209)."
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Foreign Policy Toward Ghana, 1999.
Examines the policy of Great Britain, U.S. and France aimed at modernizing the economy and democratizing politics.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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"BRITISH, AMERICAN AND FRENCH POLICY TOWARD GHANA 1996-1998
Introduction
This research paper examines the contemporary foreign policy of three Western nations - Great Britain, the United States and France - toward the Republic of Ghana. Today, all three countries enjoy amicable relations with Ghana, but the French relationship is relatively insignificant. These Western nations economically and diplomatically support Ghana's efforts to modernize and restructure its economy, to democratize its politics and to play a constructive role in West African affairs. That support is extended on a fairly low-scale, low-risk basis because of the problems the West encountered in dealing with Ghana in the first two decades after it obtained independence and because of economic and political uncertainties in Ghana."
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President Jerry Rawlings Of Ghana, 2000.
The military and political career of the leader of the African nation off and on since 1979.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 31.95
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"Jerry Rawlings is a Ghanaian military and political leader who led the coup that ousted the military junta in 1979. At the time, he stepped aside to allow a civilian president, Hilla Limann, to govern, but in December 1981, Rawlings deposed Limann and suspended the constitution, banned all political parties, and later introduced economic reforms in 1983 that helped revive the economy. He won a free presidential election in 1992 and again in 1996.
Ghana had been under military rule for some time, subject to military coups such as that in 1972 under the leadership of Colonel Achaempong. The people resisted from time to time when food shortages became acute, and the government would retaliate with considerable brutality. In May 1979, Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings demanded a confrontation between officers and men..."
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Direct Foreign Investment, 2005.
An analysis of the risks and benefits of direct foreign investment in Thailand, compared to in Ghana.
4,731 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 121.95
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This paper analyzes why Thailand may be considered better for direct foreign investment than Ghana. The paper discusses exchange rate data, capital sources, sensitivity analysis, alternative investment and financing decisions, capital budgeting and contingency plans. It looks at the risks that may be involved with direct foreign investment in Thailand and describes the rationale used in the selection of Thailand as the clear choice for an investment.
Outline:
Country Selection
Exchange Rate
Capital Sources
Sensitivity Analysis
Alternative Investment/Financing Decisions
Capital Budget
Contingency
Conclusion
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"As is readily apparent, decisions as to what country to select when considering a direct foreign investment are often highly complicated. Additionally, even when a country is selected, a multitude of complex factors make up the various strategies that a firm must implement to hedge the various risks involved in conducting business overseas. With regard to the service firm, the decision was made to expand operations in the country of Thailand. With a healthier economy, a relatively stable government, and friendlier business environment, Thailand was determined to offer better investment opportunities than Ghana. This is not to imply that Ghana would not constitute a wise investment decision, as many risks inherent to the country could be mitigated; however, Thailand's socio-economic, political, and exchange rate circumstances were determined to be more favorable than Ghana's."
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Impact of Islam on Western Africa, 2004.
An examination of how Islam has impacted three western African empires, Ghana, Mali, and Songhay.
2,718 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper determines the kind of influence the spread of Islam had on the daily life of inhabitants of the West African region. It asks how the spread of Islam affects the development of leadership and society in West Africa. The paper first looks at the concept of history to Islam and then focuses on three major empires during West African history before coming to a conclusion.
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The Spread of Islam in West Africa
The Philosophy of History in Islam
The Spread of Islam into West Africa
Islam in Ancient Ghana
The Almoravids
The Empire of Mali
The Empire of Songhay
Conclusion
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"The fundamental principle of Islamic history comes from its ideas on ?community,? which it derives from Islam, ??this community formed the ?Islamic society? and built the ?Islamic civilization? on the foundation of basic ideas. The essence of its thought is a humanitarian message to the world calling for freedom, justice, truth and equality.?(1) Islam in its true understanding is a ?way of life? and a large frame for a comprehensive and complete ideology that links man with God, the universe and life. Islam in the movement of history is not the Muslim state nor is it Islamic civilization or the Arab nation, except insofar as it is related to that Islam itself. Islam appears through its history as a ?living being,? which has two ideals ? thought and civilization, which renews its cells and moves through periods of strength and weakness. Its constant movement is always forward as it the nature of a living being. (2)"
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International Trade, 2004.
An analysis of the international trade agreements between the U.S. and China, Mexico, France, and Ghana.
2,402 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper begins with a general explanation of international trade and why it is an important part of any economy. The paper then looks at the trade ties between the U.S. and China, looking at the various issues, including laws, labor costs, human rights, and transport. The paper then looks at the trade agreements with Mexico, one of America's closest neighbors. This is followed by an overview of the trade ties between America and France, and finally, that of Ghana and the U.S.
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"In the 1980s, China tried to base its economy on central planning with market economy in an attempt to raise productivity output, living standards, and technological quality without giving rise to inflation, unemployment, and budget deficits. China was successful in developing agricultural reforms, after finishing communism and allowing a system that used a household-based system providing laborers with more decision-making authority in agricultural activities. The Chinese government took active part to encourage nonagricultural activities in rural areas."
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Regional Development: Solving the Problems of the World, 2003.
Discusses the political and economic issue of how to best assist developing countries such as Thailand, Ghana, and Chile.
1,472 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper looks at the different economic and political development histories of Thailand, Ghana, and Chile. It then compares and contrasts these histories by applying different economic and political development theories to each country. The paper concludes with the finding that each of the countries mentioned has achieved great developmental progress, but they all have a long ways to ago in terms of freedom for their people and their social institutions.
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"How to best assist developing countries has been a political an economic issue ever since the end of colonization. Three developing areas of particular interest are Thailand, Ghana, and Chile. They each have very different development trajectories, and have gone about developing in very diverse ways. Thailand has actually followed the modernization theory of development, and just needs to continue working on social issues. Ghana in more in line with dependency theory due to its colonial past and has a lot of work to do in the political, economic, and cultural arenas. Chile followed dependency up to a point, when Pinochet took over and led the economy into modernization, leaving much to be desired in the social areas."
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Tricksters in Myth & Folklore, 1999.
Compares two Trickster characters, the spider-man of Ghana (Kweku Ananse) & a part-man/part-god Greek figure (Prometheus).
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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"For those people (whether they are themselves religious or not) who have grown up immersed in the Judeo-Christian tradition, the image of the archetypal divine figure ? whether god or angel or saint ? is an entity of pure goodness. Moreover, within the Judeo-Christian tradition, divine beings are most certainly both honest and trustworthy; indeed one of the ways that humans and divine entities may be distinguished from each other is precisely along this axis.
But this distinction between humans as inconstant and fallible and gods and their minions as trustworthy, always good and perfectly honest is a certainly not a universal aspect of human pantheons. In fact, it may exist in a minority of human cultures, for many of the world?s religions contain a figure who straddles these descriptive categories. This being, who is in the class.."
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