Since it achieved independence in 1957, the West African state of Ghana has become the torchbearer of African liberation, as well as a laboratory for the study of endemic problems facing the African continent. In terms of democratic consolidation, the country holds a unique position on the continent as beacon of stability and democracy. Politics, Governance, and Development in Ghana takes critical stock of the landmark themes that have dominated its history since independence. The contributors address issues such as citizenship, civil society, the military, politicians, chiefs, transnational actors, the public sector and policies, the executive branch, decentralization, the economy, electoral politics, natural resources, and relations with Asia and the diaspora. These themes support “mobilizing for Ghana’s future,” which is the theme for the diamond jubilee celebration of Ghana’s independence. Edited by Joseph R.A. Ayee, this book will deepen the literature on studies on Ghana especially in the areas of politics, governance, economy and development; serve as a resource for academics, students, practitioners; and commemorate the diamond jubilee celebration of Ghana’s independence.

Contributions by: Kwame A. Ninsin, Emmanuel Siaw, Alex K.D. Frempong, Jasper Abembia Ayelazuno, Lord Mawuko-Yevugah, Hassan Wahab, Nene-Lomotey Kuditchar, Timothy Ba-Taa Banah, Rosina Foli, George M. Bob-Milliar, Lloyd G. Adu Amoah, Joseph R.A. Ayee, Abdulai K. Mohammed, Frank L.K. Ohemeng, Richard Asante, Emmanuel Debrah, Emmanuel Graham, Ransford E.V. Gyampo, Edward Nketiah-Amponsah, Iddisah Sulemana, Gloria Afful-Mensah
Foreword by: Naomi Chazan