In remarks at the Executive Women Network’s 10th anniversary conference, Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu called on institutions and senior leaders to turn support for women’s advancement into access to major assignments, visibility and succession plans. She linked this action to Ghana’s Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, whose phased pathway to parity sets targets of 30% women in leadership and decision-making by 2026, 35% by 2028 and 50% by 2034. Asante-Asiedu urged leaders to sponsor women by advocating for their advancement, rather than limiting support to mentorship. She also encouraged women to prepare for changes driven by artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, remain active learners and strengthen their financial independence through investment, business ownership and wealth creation.
Bank of Ghana Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu calls for institutional action to expand women’s leadership
Bank of Ghana Second Deputy Governor Matilda Asante-Asiedu urged institutions to give women greater access to key assignments, visibility and succession plans as Ghana’s 30% gender representation milestone falls due in 2026. She also called for stronger sponsorship of women and greater focus on technology skills, investment and wealth creation.