"We are not just inheriting change; we are driving it"-Trade Minister on Affirmative Action Law
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, declared that the government is actively driving transformational policies aimed at expanding opportunities for women and positioning them at the centre of Ghana's economic development agenda on Thursday, May 7, at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit held at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. She said, "We are not just inheriting it; we are driving it," while speaking about the implementation of the Affirmative Action Law 2024.
Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare said the administration of President John Dramani Mahama is backing women's empowerment with legislation, financing, and institutional reforms. She described the summit as an important platform for nation-building and applauded women leaders for their contribution to economic growth. She disclosed that the Ghana Women's Development Bank has been allocated GH¢401 million in the 2026 national budget to provide targeted financial support for women-led enterprises. She also pointed to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Act 2026 as a major economic reform that would benefit women operating in sectors such as agro-processing, market trade, hospitality, and manufacturing.
The Minister highlighted the implementation of the Affirmative Action Law 2024, which mandates at least 30 percent female representation in decision-making roles by the end of 2026, increasing to 35 percent by 2028 and parity by 2034.
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Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare says the government is actively working to expand opportunities for women in Ghana's economic development. She spoke at the 2026 Ghana Female CEOs Summit - but what policies are being implemented to address barriers facing women?
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