Ghana’s Digitalisation Drive Delivers Uneven Gains in Financial Inclusion
Ghana’s digitalisation drive is delivering only partial gains in financial inclusion, as gaps in electricity, internet access and basic infrastructure continue to limit how—and for whom—digital financial services work. This emerged at the WEE-Ghana policy convening on digitalisation and financial inclusion, held in Accra on April 30. The event brought together stakeholders from academia, government,...Continue reading→
International Women’s Day 2026 | Give to Gain
At WEE-Ghana, we believe that advancing women’s economic empowerment requires intentional policy choices. From macroeconomic policy to care, employment, financial inclusion and digitalization, the right investments can transform women’s economic opportunities across Ghana. This International Women’s Day, our team reflects on the theme “Give to Gain” — a reminder that when societies invest in women,...Continue reading→
The WEE-Ghana Project Holds Convening on Care Policies and Their Implications for Women’s Economic Empowerment
The WEE-Ghana Project has organised a convening on Care Policies and their Implications for Women’s Economic Empowerment, bringing together policymakers, academics, civil society actors, and development practitioners to deliberate on how Ghana’s care economy can be better integrated into national policy frameworks. Held recently at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, the forum provided a...Continue reading→
Advancing Women’s Economic Empowerment Through Gender-Smart Taxation
The ‘Promoting Effective Policies for Women’s Economic Empowerment’ (WEE-Ghana) project has convened key voices from government, civil society organisations (CSOs), academia, the private sector, and the informal economy to advance dialogue on gender-responsive taxation as a catalyst for women’s economic empowerment. Held on April 24, 2025, at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, the deliberations...Continue reading→
Panel Discussion on the Theme: ‘The 2025 Budget Statement: Does it Contribute to Women’s Empowerment?’
The ‘Promoting Effective Policies for Women’s Economic Empowerment Project’, cordially invites you to a virtual panel discussion on the above-referenced theme. This event, scheduled for 19th March, 2025, from 3:00pm to 4:30pm, will convene a diverse panel of experts to share their perspectives on the budget’s impact on women’s economic empowerment. As an organisation that...Continue reading→
Empowering Women Economically: Insights from WEE-Ghana’s Policy Workshop
Empowering women economically isn’t just about offering opportunities; it’s about policymaking and implementation that reflect women’s unique challenges and strengths. This key idea was at the heart of a workshop organised by the “Promoting Effective Policies for Women’s Economic Empowerment” (WEE-Ghana Project) on October 21, 2024 at the Fiesta Royale Hotel, in Accra. The activity...Continue reading→
Empowering Ghanaian Women: WEE-Ghana’s Vision for Economic Equality
In the bustling markets, quiet villages, and even in the air-conditioned office spaces where the click of heels echoes against polished tiled floors, countless Ghanaian women wake up before dawn, balancing the demands of their families with the need to earn a livelihood. They are traders, farmers, caregivers, and professionals, contributing significantly to the nation’s...Continue reading→
Driving Women’s Economic Empowerment: A Holistic Approach
Efforts at transforming the economic fortunes of the Ghanaian woman has received a renewed and significant boost with the “Promoting Effective Policies for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Ghana” (WEE-Ghana) project. This project represents a holistic and multi-dimensional approach to achieving sustained gains in economic prosperity for Ghanaian women. At the project’s inception forum, held at...Continue reading→