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Cultural Policy of Non-Western Countries: Ghana
"The arts are not always in a prominent place on the political agenda in Africa, Latin-America and Asia. Nevertheless, an increasing number of governments recognise the importance of culture in itself and in connection to social and economic development. Part eight in a series on cultural policy in non-Western countries."
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Studies & Reports 11 of 38
"From its earliest days of independence, Ghana has kept culture high on the agenda. Primary focus was placed on promoting African culture to soothe the pain of the colonial past. Ghana’s famous first president Kwame Nkrumah, for example, introduced African political rituals into ceremonies of state. He established the Ghana Institute for Art and Culture in 1962 with the intention of stimulating appreciation of local art. But military coups and an economic crisis in the 1980s put a damper on artistic life."
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