To create equal opportunities for businesses particularly women in Agribusiness in the current competitive global economy, the Business and Financial Times in Partnership with Ecobank with support from Stanbic Bank has for the second time provided a platform to empower women entrepreneurs.
The 2025 edition of the Women in Dialogue Series is under the theme Creating an Inclusive Economy: Scaling Jobs for Women through Agriculture and Technology.
The event brought together hundreds of women entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, smallholder farmers, women-led businesses, young women in the tech space, market women, and students.
The programme provided a platform for key stakeholders to delve into critical conversations around building sustainable and inclusive opportunities for women, particularly in Agribusiness.
The discussions focused on how women in business can take advantage of technological innovation thereby using it to enhance their access to market as well as access to finance to drive the growth of their businesses.
Speaking at the event, the CEO of Business and Financial Times Dr. Godwin Acquaye, highlighted the essence of the programme.
“Women remain a formidable force in Ghana’s economy, especially in agriculture, where they make up about 50% of the agricultural labour force and contribute significantly to food production, processing, and marketing.
“However, despite their pivotal role, they continue to face challenges such as limited access to land, finance, and technology. If we are serious about economic transformation, we must invest in policies and initiatives that empower women in agribusiness. At the leadership level, progress is being made, but more work remains.
According to TheBoardroom Africa, women now hold 25% of board seats in companies listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange, marking a 12% increase in recent years. This is encouraging, but it is not enough. A truly thriving economy requires more women in leadership, decision-making roles, and entrepreneurship,” Dr. Godwin Acquaye, CEO, BnFT.
The regional Minister on his part emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting women in business to foster economic growth.
“let me reaffirm our government’s commitment to supporting women in business. We are not just here to talk; we are here to act. The establishment of the Women’s Development Bank is just the beginning. Together, we will build a future where every woman could succeed, where every business has the chance to thrive, and where the Ashanti Region continues to shine as a beacon of progress and prosperity”, the Ashanti regional Minister, Frank Amoakohene assured.
Meanwhile, scores of participants shared their excitement about the program as they expressed readiness to feed their businesses with the knowledge gathered to boost its sustainable development.
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