John Agyekum Kufuor Biography and Timeline

President of Ghana

Appointed President of Ghana

HIPC Initiative Application Decision

Kufuor's government decides to seek debt relief under the enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiative as part of its economic stabilization strategy.

Role range: 2001-2009

HIPC Decision Point Reached

Ghana reaches the decision point under the enhanced HIPC initiative, qualifying for substantial debt-service relief linked to poverty-reduction reforms.

Role range: 2001-2009

National Reconciliation Commission Established

Kufuor's administration establishes the National Reconciliation Commission to investigate serious human-rights abuses committed during previous periods of unconstitutional government.

Role range: 2001-2009

HIPC Completion Point Reached

Ghana reaches the HIPC completion point, making agreed debt relief irrevocable after meeting policy and poverty-reduction conditions.

Role range: 2001-2009

Presidential Re-Election Victory

Kufuor wins a second presidential term in the 2004 election, allowing the New Patriotic Party administration to continue for another four years.

Role range: 2001-2009

Second Presidential Term Begins

Kufuor is sworn in for a second constitutional term and continues the economic, infrastructure and governance programmes of his administration.

Role range: 2001-2009

African Union Chairmanship

Kufuor is chosen chairman of the African Union and assumes a prominent continental diplomatic role during Ghana's fiftieth year of independence.

Role range: 2001-2009

Jubilee Oil Discovery Announced

Kufuor announces a major offshore oil discovery at the Jubilee field, opening a new phase in Ghana's petroleum-sector development.

Role range: 2001-2009