Ghana: At 60, Ghana Looks to a Future Beyond Aid

Accra — Ghana turned 60 years old this week. The West African country gained independence from Britain on Mar. 6, 1957, and remains a study in contradictions.

At 60, Ghana is viewed by many as a beacon of democracy and stability. But its current growth rate is just 3.6 percent - the lowest in 20 years - and its tax revenue to GDP ratio is 18 percent, which is one of the lowest among middle income economies.

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