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Ghana humanitarian customs regulations

This document was submitted in response to a questionnaire distributed by Global Hand regarding humanitarian customs information. It provides regulations for importing humanitarian aid into Ghana.

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Unilever supports recycling initiatives in Ghana

Unilever Ghana's factory in Tema supports a recycling initiative that reduces waste and provides income for local people.

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From pastry seller to kiosk owner: a micro-credit success story in Ghana

Sinapi Aba Trust is an autonomous private non-governmental organization registered in 1994 as a company limited by guarantee. SAT provides microfinance services to entrepreneurs in small and micro enterprises in Ghana.

PLOG Ghana

PLOG Ghana's main focus can be grouped in the following priority goals and action lines: 1. PROVISION OF BASIC & OTHER NECESSITIES FOR THE VULNERABLE  Provide vulnerable children, youth & families with food, clothing, shelter health needs etc  Building of affordable homes...

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Cadbury and Earthwatch conduct joint research in sustainable cocoa production

In December 2004 Cadbury launched the Earthshare programme. The Earthshare programme creates a partnership between all stakeholders interested in cocoa farming in Ghana: Earthwatch, Cadbury staff and business units, early careers Ghanaian scientists, researchers, local communities in Ghana,...

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Linking Traditional Banking with Modern Finance: Barclays Microbanking - Susu Collectors Initiative

Susu collection, practiced for more three centuries in Africa, is an informal arrangement for mobilizing savings deposits from clients. Operators collect a predetermined installment of money from their client, daily or weekly. With about 4,000 active Susu collectors in Ghana and each serving...

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World Travel Guide - Ghana page

An impressive, well structured country-by-country travel guide, with an entry for every nation in the world. The Ghana page has an overview of the country as well as detailed information on accommodation, climate, currency, obtaining visas, internal and international travel, international dialling...

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A Ghanaian story about how a small loan can change lives

Sinapi Aba Trust helps Akosua, a housekeeper in Ghana, prosper in her business though microfinance. After years of knocking on doors to sell pastries, a small loan changed everything for Akosua.

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Becton, Dickinson and Company(BD) launches cross-border volunteer programme to improve medical services in Ghana and Zambia

BD's launched a cross-border volunteer programme in 2005 in partnership with the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) and Direct Relief International.

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Cadbury's NGO partnership improves water problems in poor countries

By the end of 2006 Cadbury Schweppes has helped to fund about 400 water wells and sanitation projects in Ghana through partnership with WaterAid and the Kuappa Kokoo Social Development Fund. These projects will change the lives of some of the world's poorest people forever. Cadbury Schweppes has...

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Canadian International Development Agency - Ghana page

This site provides an overview of the current situation in Ghana and contains some interesting statistics about aid and development in the country. The site is provided by CIDA, the Canadian international development agency.

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UNICEF - Ghana page

UNICEF provides the latest statistical data on Ghana, including indicators of the current poverty situation in the country. Statistics are listed under topics such as education, nutrition, mortality, water and sanitation. All the data comes from the appropriate United Nations agency whenever...

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Relief Web - Ghana page

A UN project serving the information needs of the humanitarian relief world. Includes a country-by-country guide, with an entry for Ghana. Topics include disaster history, geography and economics, infrastructure, and media links. Also has lists of links to other country profiles, and to related UN...

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World Factbook 2011 - Ghana page

The World Factbook 2011, published by the US government, gives extensive information on Ghana. It lists facts such as the population, ethnic groups, and literacy rates, as well as providing detailed political, geographical and economic data. In addition it outlines the transportation and...

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Ghana information

A development information website, with a country profile on Ghana. The site contains sections on poverty, trade, economics, aid and food security, and governanace.

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Fairtrade hopes for Cadbury cocoa farmers in Ghana

Cadbury Cocoa Partnership scheme tries to help the farmers who provide the company with its raw material.

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Integrated Tamale Fruit Company: Organic Mangoes Improving Livelihoods for the Poor in Ghana

The Integrated Tamale Fruit Company—operating in the Savelugu-Nanton District in Ghana’s Northern Region, an area of widespread poverty—cultivates certified organic mangos for local and export markets. To boost its power in the export market with higher production volumes, the company established a...

Business Opportunities Activation Ghana (BOA-GHANA)

BOA–GHANA will be incorporated as a profit social business organization under the laws of Republic of Ghana. The Board of Governors consisting of Chairman & Managing Directors of sponsor banks and the top executives of sponsor organizations with Mr. Mubarack Muhammad as the CEO to evolve in...

Reproductive Advocate Health Education-Ghana

Support 570 Vulnerable children send to school in Kasoa, Ofankor in Awutu Senya Districts of Central Region-Ghana Summery: This project provides study materials to 570 vulnerable children in the least developed Tribal and dalit areas of Kasoa, Ofankor in Awutu Senya Districts of Central Region....

Let Ghana Foundation

Let Ghana is Ghanaian owned company designed to offer services to both males and females in the rural and urban areas in Ghana. Established in August 2016, the company is aimed at offering livelihood empowerment, entrepreneurial support and skills acquisition to clients through recycling for a...