International Development Program and African Studies Program School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Johns Hopkins University 
Ghana Intersession Trip
January 2009
The International Development and African Studies programs at SAIS conducted a joint study trip to Ghana in January 2009. Two themes served as the basis for the trip: the political development of Ghana as one of Africa’s leading democracies and Ghana’s economic development, in particular the development of private enterprise. As preparation for the two weeks of interacting with development actors, private sector groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and others, the students attended a 10-week lecture series during the fall semester. A group of 12 M.A. candidates of varied backgrounds and interest participated, along with the two trip leaders, Adjunct Professor Jon Kraus and Adjunct Faculty Advisor Andreas Hipple. 
The signs of Ghana’s recent celebration of 50 years of independence were all around 
Transporting agricultural products in rural Ghana 
AngloGold Ashanti’s main gold-processing facility in Obuasi 
Kumasi’s main market 
Ghana Intersession Trip - January 2009 Photographs from past trips: 2008 Indonesia Trip Last Revised 1/08/10 | 
