Accra, Ghana – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to partner with the Electoral Commission of Ghana in its preparations for the district-level elections on September 1, 2015. U.S. Embassy representatives will be observing the elections.

Prior to the district-level elections, USAID/Ghana supported training for women, youth, and people with disabilities in 86 districts throughout Ghana. USAID/Ghana also supported training for local civil society organizations to work to increase the participation of women and other low-participation groups in Ghana’s election process.

The aim of USAID/Ghana's Democracy, Rights and Governance programs is to support improved local government performance, increased accountability to citizens, and transparent electoral processes.

About USAID

USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential. Since 1957, USAID has supported Ghana in increasing food security, improving basic health care, enhancing access to quality basic education, and strengthening local governance to benefit all Ghanaian people.