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    Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire had different population sizes and fertility rates at independence, with Cote d'Ivoire having a larger population of 3.6 million compared to Ghana's 7 million, and a higher fertility rate of 4.9 compared to Ghana's 4.0. Both countries experienced inequality according to their Gini coefficients of 0.42 for Cote d'Ivoire and 0.43 for Ghana. Cote d'Ivoire's inequality has led to increased ethnic tensions. Ghana has a common law legal system while Cote d'Ivoire has a civil law system, and common law may provide a better foundation for development. Education levels are also higher in Ghana,

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    Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire had different population sizes and fertility rates at independence, with Cote d'Ivoire having a larger population of 3.6 million compared to Ghana's 7 million, and a higher fertility rate of 4.9 compared to Ghana's 4.0. Both countries experienced inequality according to their Gini coefficients of 0.42 for Cote d'Ivoire and 0.43 for Ghana. Cote d'Ivoire's inequality has led to increased ethnic tensions. Ghana has a common law legal system while Cote d'Ivoire has a civil law system, and common law may provide a better foundation for development. Education levels are also higher in Ghana,

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    Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire had different population sizes and fertility rates at independence, with Cote d'Ivoire having a larger population of 3.6 million compared to Ghana's 7 million, and a higher fertility rate of 4.9 compared to Ghana's 4.0. Both countries experienced inequality according to their Gini coefficients of 0.42 for Cote d'Ivoire and 0.43 for Ghana. Cote d'Ivoire's inequality has led to increased ethnic tensions. Ghana has a common law legal system while Cote d'Ivoire has a civil law system, and common law may provide a better foundation for development. Education levels are also higher in Ghana,

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    Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire had different population sizes and fertility rates at independence, with Cote d'Ivoire having a larger population of 3.6 million compared to Ghana's 7 million, and a higher fertility rate of 4.9 compared to Ghana's 4.0. Both countries experienced inequality according to their Gini coefficients of 0.42 for Cote d'Ivoire and 0.43 for Ghana. Cote d'Ivoire's inequality has led to increased ethnic tensions. Ghana has a common law legal system while Cote d'Ivoire has a civil law system, and common law may provide a better foundation for development. Education levels are also higher in Ghana,

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    Case Study Of Ghana

    And Cote dIvoire


    POPULATION

    Pattern of pop. Growth are often considered an important


    aspect of development.

    At the time of independence in 1960,


    CIV Pop. => 3.6 million
    Ghana pop. => 7 million

    However fertility rate is high in CIV as compare to Ghana


    that is 4.9 &4.0 respectively.
    EXTREME INEQUALITY

    Inequality can slow down the process of


    development in the nation.

    According to WB Gini coefficient estimates the


    values are 0.42 in CIV and 0.43 in Ghana.

    Amin Langer point out that in CIV, rising inequality


    causes an increase in ethnic tensions/inequality.
    COMMON LAW OR CIVIL LAW

    Ghanas legal system based on common laws.

    while CIV legal system based on civil laws.

    Many researches made in late 1990s indicates that


    common law legal system provides better
    foundation.
    EDUCATION

    Education is considered the most important element


    in explaining economic growth.

    The education level is higher in Ghana as compared

    to CIV
    According to the HDR,
    In 2010 Ghanas enrollment rate is 7.0%
    CIV enrollment rate is 4.2%

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