Ghana - An LEDC
- Created by: Annie
- Created on: 01-05-13 17:51
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- Why is Ghana a LEDC?
- Historical
- Ghana was a colony in the times of the British Empire.
- Hinders development as other countries may take resources.
- Colony and Slave trade meant there was political unrest for over 150 years.
- Gained independence in 1957 so gave limited time to start developing
- Ghana was a colony in the times of the British Empire.
- Environmental
- Land is being cleared and destroyed for farming
- Desertification
- Deforestation
- Soil becomes more infertile which means less crop growth which can hinder development.
- Political
- In Past had unstable goverment which is now stable.
- Economic
- Ghana owes $2.6 billion in debt
- Still needs to borrow more to increase development.
- Trading Troubles
- World price of cocoa fluctuates and so Ghanian farmers dont always get stable income
- Ghanian farmers cant always compete with cheap rice imported from EU and USA - This puts them out of business.
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