President Mahama discusses financial health with UNSGSA Queen Máxima
President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA) at the Presidency in Accra. The post President Mahama discusses financial health with UNSGSA Queen Máxima appeared first on Ghana Business News .
President John Dramani Mahama met with Queen Máxima, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health, in Accra. The discussions centered on improving financial health by providing tailored solutions for sectors like informal workers, women, and smallholder farmers. Key initiatives mentioned included digital innovation, data sharing, long-term savings and pensions, and simpler complaint resolution.
Mahama emphasized expanding women's access to finance and establishing a Women’s Development Bank. He also focused on affordable mortgage financing and increasing financial inclusion through mobile wallets and 4G rural telephony. Queen Máxima highlighted Ghana's progress, noting 81% of adults had a financial account in 2024, up from 29% in 2011.
She stressed the importance of financial health for livelihoods, economic stability, and employer support in maintaining workforce wellness.
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