Ghana reaffirms commitment to women’s economic empowerment at Addis Ababa dialogue
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment through inclusive policies, institutional reforms and practical interventions to improve women’s access to finance, markets and economic opportunities.
Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment at a ministerial roundtable in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The country's Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, emphasized the importance of translating existing policies into practical measures that enable women to participate meaningfully in economic activities.
Key interventions cited by Dr Lartey include the National Gender Policy 2025–2034, the implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act 2024, and the proposed Women’s Development Bank. These measures aim to address structural barriers facing women and improve their access to finance, markets, and economic opportunities, ultimately contributing to household welfare, employment, productivity, and national growth.
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