Denmark–Ghana relations

Denmark -Ghana relations

Denmark
Ghana

Denmark– Ghana relations refers to the current and historical relations between Denmark and Ghana. Denmark has an embassy in Accra[1] and Ghana has an embassy in Copenhagen.[2] Relations date back to 1660, when Danes settled the Gold Coast.[3] Bilateral relations are described as warm and strong.[4] Denmark has assisted Ghana with development since 1958.[5]

In 2007, Danish export to Ghana amounted 108 million DKK, while Ghanaian export to Denmark amounted 210 million DKK.[5]

Development assistance

From 1958, Denmark assisted Ghana with development. The development assistance stopped in the end of the 1970s to 1983. Ghana was chosen as a Danish programme country in 1990.[5] Denmark assists Ghana with economic development, peace and stability, health, transport, support to the private sector and the fight against poverty.[6]

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References

  1. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy in Accra, Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  2. ↑ Government of Ghana. "Ghana embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana). Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  3. ↑ "The voice of Denmark is strong in Ghana". Denmark.dk. Denmark.dk. 5 February 2010. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  4. ↑ Government of Denmark. "Ambassador's greeting". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 "Landefakta Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (in Danish). WayBack Machine. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  6. ↑ "Ghana — Denmark Partnership Strategy for Development Cooperation 2004-2008" (PDF). DANIDA. 2003: 38. ISBN 87-7964-981-5. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
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