Ghana Risk Profile
Ghana
Last updated: 3/18/2025
Low Risk
Summary
Ghana presents a relatively low-risk environment for civil society organizations with strong democratic institutions and legal protections for civic freedoms. The country has made significant progress in implementing AML/CFT measures, though some compliance challenges remain for the non-profit sector.
FATF Compliance
StatusLargely Compliant
Ghana has made significant progress in addressing AML/CFT deficiencies and was removed from the FATF grey list in 2020. The country continues to strengthen its regulatory framework for financial institutions and non-profit organizations.
Last evaluation: 2020-03-01
SourceInternational Sanctions
No international sanctions currently in place.
Corruption Indices
Transparency International Score42/100
Rank: 73
World Bank Control of Corruption52th percentile
Data from 2022
Civic Space Restrictions
CIVICUS RatingNarrowed
Freedom House Score82/100
Key Restrictions:
- Registration requirements
- Tax compliance burdens
- Occasional media restrictions