Born in Kumasi – the 2nd largest city in Ghana
BA in Psychology - University of Ghana ( Accra, Ghana)
Programs Coordinator - Student and Youth Travel Organization ( Accra)
MA in International Development Studies – Ohio University (Athens, Ohio)
Currently - Doctoral student ; Interdisciplinary PhD in Education,
Major: Learning, Instructional Design and Technology
@ WVU
padu@mix.wvu.edu
kontorphilip.wordpress.com
1.
History
Colonization
Postcolonization
2.
Politics
Government
overthrow (5)
Elections (6)
Democracy
3.
Media
Free Media
Assess to
information
Tolerance
Arrival of
the Europeans
14th Century
Portuguese arrived for
trade
They built Elmina Castle
Slave trade
15th &16th Century
Dutch, British, Danish, &
Swedish arrived
History
Source: http://www.uiowa.edu and www.Ghanaweb.com
Berlin Conference (1884)
19th Century
British gained control
over Gold Coast
History
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Conference_(1884) and
www.Ghanaweb.com
Independence – 6th March, 1957
Kwame Nkrumah
Msc. in Education (1942)
University of Pennsylvania
1966 – government overthrow
Politics
Source: http://www.thecommonwealth.org
1969 - Dr. Busia
1972 – Was overthrown
1979 – Dr Limann
1981 – Was overthrown
Jerry Rawlings
1981- 2000
Presidents
of
Ghana
J A Kufour (2000-2008)
Prof. J A Mills (2008- Present)
Regions: 10
Population: 23 Million
Population rate: 1.882%
Urban population: 50% of total
population
Ethnic groups: Akans - majority
Religion: Christians - majority
GDP per capita: $1,500
Unemployment rate : 11%
FM stations: 86
Major news papers: 12
9 Government sponsored languages
26 Non-government sponsored languages
Source: CIA – The World Factbook
Free media
Freedom of the press – 1992 constitution
Freedom of speech
Assess to information
Tolerance
Media
Link to major news papers and radio stations
Places to visit
Kakum National Park
Central Region
Cape Coast Castle
Central Region
http://www.ghanaexpeditions.com
Obama’s visit to Ghana
Summary of History, Media
and Politics of Ghana
2.
Politics
1.
History
Colonization
Postcolonization
Government
overthrow (5)
Elections (6)
Democracy
3.
Media
Free Media
Assess to
information
Tolerance
SOCCER, our passion
BY: Philip Kontor Adu (Doctoral Student,WVU)