Empowering women is key to Ghana’s economic development – Veep Opoku-Agyemang
By: Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has described women’s economic empowerment as a matter of national economic development, stressing that the economic challenges confronting women have wider implications for Ghana.She said access to affordable finance and the fragility of small businesses were challenges largely borne by women, making it…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has emphasized the importance of women's economic empowerment as a key driver of Ghana's overall economic development. She highlighted the challenges women face, such as limited access to affordable finance and the fragility of small businesses, which have wider implications for the nation.
At the 3rd Biennial Conference of the Methodist Church, Ghana, Northern Accra Diocese Women’s Fellowship, Professor Opoku-Agyemang called for the creation of opportunities for women to develop sustainable livelihoods. She announced the upcoming launch of the Women’s Development Bank, aimed at providing expanded financing opportunities for women.
The Vice President also urged the Fellowship to enhance its skills training programs by incorporating digital skills, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship to prepare women for the evolving job market.
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