Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has disclosed that preparations for the establishment of the government’s flagship Women’s Development Bank have reached an advanced stage.
Addressing members of the Greater Accra Markets Association (GAMA) at their 65th End-of-Year Gathering and General Meeting, the Vice President said a two-day stakeholder workshop has already been organised to complete the final strategies for implementing the initiative.
She explained that the bank is designed to bridge long-standing financing gaps for women, particularly those engaged in trading and small-scale businesses, noting that access to credit remains one of the biggest barriers to women’s economic growth.
“Women are not lazy; what we need is the right support systems. For any major policy to succeed, it must be backed by careful planning and broad consultation,” she stated.
Beyond financial empowerment, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also urged market leaders and traders to intensify efforts at maintaining cleanliness in market centres. She stressed that improved sanitation is essential to preventing flooding and safeguarding public health, especially during the rainy season.
