Denmark–Ghana relations

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

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Trade

In 2007, Danish exports to Ghana amounted to 108 million DKK, while Ghanaian export to Denmark amounted to 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

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  2. Government of Denmark. "Ambassador's greeting". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark) . Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark). Archived from the original on 3 September 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  3. Government of Denmark. "Danish embassy in Accra, Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Denmark) . Archived from the original on 24 March 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  4. Government of Ghana. "Ghana embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ghana). Archived from the original on 18 May 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
  5. 1 2 3 "Landefakta Ghana". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark (in Danish). WayBack Machine. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008. Retrieved 22 December 2011.
  6. Ghana — Denmark Partnership Strategy for Development Cooperation 2004-2008 (PDF). DANIDA. 2003. p. 38. ISBN   87-7964-981-5 . Retrieved 17 April 2011.[ permanent dead link ]