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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Ghana																			-  												U.S.-Ghana Relations											 
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													U.S.-Ghana Relations													The U.S. established diplomatic relations with Ghana in 1957, following Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom. The U.S. and Ghana work together on various defense and law enforcement issues. The U.S. has enjoyed good relations with Ghana at a nonofficial, people-to-people level since Ghana’s independence. Thousands of Ghanaians have been educated in the United States. Close relations are maintained betweenThe U.S. established diplomatic relations with Ghana in 1957, following Ghana’s independence from the United Kingdom. The U.S. and Ghana work together on various defense and law enforcement issues. The U.S. has enjoyed good relations with Ghana at a nonofficial, people-to-people level since Ghana’s independence. Thousands of Ghanaians have been educated in the United States. Close relations are maintained between educational and scientific institutions, and cultural links are strong, particularly between Ghanaians and African-Americans.Collapse U.S.-Ghana Relations															Read more about U.S.-Ghana Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Ghana													U.S. development assistance to Ghana is implemented by USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and others. USAID-managed development assistance to Ghana has supported the country in improving the power sector, increasing food security, enhancing basic health care, increasing access to quality basic education, and strengthening local governance to benefit all Ghanaians. The West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, located in Accra,U.S. development assistance to Ghana is implemented by USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and others. USAID-managed development assistance to Ghana has supported the country in improving the power sector, increasing food security, enhancing basic health care, increasing access to quality basic education, and strengthening local governance to benefit all Ghanaians. The West Africa Trade and Investment Hub, located in Accra, provides technical assistance to help small businesspersons to grow their businesses and access new customers in the U.S. and the West African region. The Peace Corps has a large program in Ghana, with volunteers working in education, agriculture, and health (including HIV/AIDS, malaria, sanitation, and nutrition).Collapse U.S. Assistance to Ghana															Read more about U.S. Assistance to Ghana																												Bilateral Economic Relations													Ghana’s economy is highly dependent on the export of primary commodities such as gold, cocoa, and oil. In 2015, the Government of Ghana signed a $918 million extended credit facility agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an effort to stabilize Ghana’s struggling economy. Ghana has successfully completed six IMF reviews since the program started. The U.S. is amongGhana’s economy is highly dependent on the export of primary commodities such as gold, cocoa, and oil. In 2015, the Government of Ghana signed a $918 million extended credit facility agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an effort to stabilize Ghana’s struggling economy. Ghana has successfully completed six IMF reviews since the program started. The U.S. is among Ghana’s principal trading partners, with bilateral trade between the two countries reaching $1.7 billion in 2017. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since September, 2021 the United States has donated **12,069,130** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Ghana. This includes 9,831,510 Pfizer, 1,229,620 Moderna, and 1,008,000 J&J doses. Of the 12,069,130 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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