Gender Minister calls for stronger Canada–Africa ties to boost women’s economic opportunities
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has called for stronger cooperation between Canada and African countries to improve women’s access to finance, markets and economic opportunities.
Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection in Ghana, has called for enhanced collaboration between Canada and African nations to bolster women's access to finance, markets, and economic opportunities. This call for stronger cooperation was made during a panel discussion at the Canada-Africa Policy Roundtable and Reception in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The event, themed "Building Inclusive African Economies: Advancing Canada-Africa Cooperation on Finance, Trade and Economic Opportunity," was part of the Egumeni Dialogue, which serves as a platform for policy discussions and partnerships between Africa and its international partners. Lartey emphasized that fostering inclusive economies necessitates more than just increased investment and expanded trade, highlighting that structural barriers persist in limiting women's full engagement in economic activities.
She also recognized Canada's support for initiatives in Ghana aimed at enhancing women's economic prospects.
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