VOICED: Black gold in Ghana: prize or poison?

The video discusses the discovery of oil in Ghana, one of Africa's largest in a decade, with potential revenue of a billion dollars annually. Production is set for 2010, but locals demand compensation and infrastructure improvements. The government and agencies are engaging with communities, promising transparency amid fears of corruption seen in neighboring countries. There is hope that Ghana will avoid the 'curse of black gold' and that the oil will benefit all citizens.

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