Ghana
Ghana is a country located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Burkina Faso on the North, Togo on the East, the Gulf of Guinea on the South and Côte D’Ivoire on the West. Compared to other countries in the region, Ghana enjoys relative stability in political and social (ethnic) terms. After years of economic deterioration, Ghana notably improved its macro economic situation since the beginning of the decade. The country has achieved consistent real GDP growth of approximately 4.4%, however Ghana still faces severe economic challenges. Ghana’s economy is, for most part, rural. Presently cocoa, timber and pineapples are main export crops. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises play an active role in Ghana’s economy.
• Ghana enjoys political stability.
• Economy depending on export of cocoa
• The economy is growing steadily.
• Living standards improving, but still low in rural areas
• Increase of business opportunities for SMEs
• Population living peaceful among each other
• Mast majority population living in rural areas

Upper East Region
With a population of 917,253 the Upper East region covers 7.8% of Ghana's land mass. It is also the gateway to Ghana from Burkina Faso, which is the traditional crossroads for the trans-Saharan trade routes. An exciting introduction to Ghana, much of the landscape is broad savannah grasslands, dotted with the strange-looking baobab trees, or striking Sahel terrain. In the villages, with their distinctive round huts, communal activities go on as they have for generations.
The principal border posts from Burkina Faso are found at Hamale, Kapulima, Paga and Kulungugu.
For political administration, the region is divided into six Districts: Bawku East, Bawku West, Bongo, Builsa, Kassena-Nankana and Bolgatanga (or 'Bolga' as it is known locally) being the capital of the region has always been a meeting point for traders from Mali and Burkina Faso on their way south to Tamale and Southern Ghana. The markets continue to be important trading points, and 'Bolga' is a famous centre for handicrafts, including straw hats and baskets, leather goods and metal jewellery.
The local villages with their distinctive building styles that have evolved through the generations, and adapt so well to the lifestyle of the people and local conditions, provide a distinct contrast to those in other parts of Ghana and welcome visitors.

Bawku East District
The Bawku East District is located in the North – Eastern most part of the country Ghana. Bawku, which is the District capital, is 880 km from the National capital Accra. The District shares Borders with two of Ghana’s neighboring countries; Togo on the East and Burkina Faso on the North. The land area of the District is 1980 km². Only about 12% of the people in the District capital Bawku are engaged in commercial activities the rest of the 88% are engaged in Agricultural activities under rain fed farming. Livestock farming is also part of their agricultural activities.