The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Margaret Ansei, has encouraged women to position themselves strategically to capitalise on opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
She made the call during this year’s Females in Tech (FEMITECH) Conference organized by the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) in Accra.
According to Ms Ansei, the global digital economy continues to expand, creating numerous opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment, particularly for women and young people.
She further indicated that women must deliberately build the skills, confidence and networks required to compete and thrive in technology-driven industries.
“The digital economy is transforming how businesses operate and how economies grow. Women must position themselves to take advantage of the opportunities that come with this transformation, ” she said.
Ms. Ansei noted that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of Ghana’s economy, are increasingly leveraging digital technologies to improve productivity, expand market reach, and create jobs.
She explained that supporting women-led businesses with digital skills and access to technology can significantly enhance economic growth and innovation.
According to her, at the Ghana Enterprises Agency, several initiatives have been introduced to support entrepreneurs, particularly women and youth, to scale their businesses through training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
She also highlighted the importance of collaboration between the government, private sector and development partners in building a strong and inclusive digital ecosystem.
Ms Ansei was optimistic that empowering women in technology is essential for building resilient economies and ensuring sustainable development.
The event brought together several distinguished speakers, including: Ing. Dr. Lucy Agyepong, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Academic City University College; Mrs. Etta Mosore, Deputy Director General, Managerial Operations – National Communications Authority (NCA); Jada Badu, CEO, Uber Ghana; and Winifred Kotin, Eagle Innovations, among others.
This year’s FEMITECH Conference, marking its fourth edition, was simultaneously held in Bolgatanga, Upper Region; Nkwanta South, Oti Region, and Sunyani, Bono Region.