| Nearly a decade ago, Ghana
initiated a strict economic reform recovery program. To
date, the government has done well in positioning Ghana
as a stable economy and democratic nation. One of the
foremost successes has been attracting investment from
the private sector and international organization for
infrastructure projects. Currently the country has the
largest portfolio in Africa with 32 active projects
amounting to over $1.4 billion. As a driver to institute market-oriented policies, the current leadership is seeking to increase the share of private enterprise in Ghana which is currently at 66% of GDP (i.e. Senegal 87%). Two of the primary obstacles that must be overcome in order to achieve this feat are utilities and transportation. Access to electricity is only at 80 per 1000, and there are .6 roads per 1000 in the population. Although electronic technologies are being deployed to bridge the distance between towns and the capital, they are dependent on Ghana overcoming these obstacles. |
 President Jerry Rawlings |
