Gov’t reaffirms commitment to women’s economic empowerment
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women's economic empowerment through improved access to affordable financing, business development support, export training and expanded market opportunities.
The government has reiterated its dedication to enhancing women's economic empowerment by bolstering accessibility to affordable financing, offering business development support, providing export training, and broadening market prospects. Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank as a significant step towards tackling the financing hurdles faced by women entrepreneurs.
During the 5th Ghana Women Entrepreneurship Summit in Accra on November 10, 2026, she urged for enhanced coordination between agriculture and industry to elevate women's engagement in Ghana's economic development process. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, detailed government initiatives aimed at bolstering women-owned enterprises.
Speaking at the summit, she stated that over 1,300 entrepreneurs had profited from export training and promotional assistance provided by the Ministry in collaboration with TradeMark Africa and various development partners. Additionally, she highlighted efforts to enhance access to finance, facilitate product certification, promote value addition, and broaden market opportunities for Ghanaian businesses under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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