Digitalization and technological advancements are changing the world of work and the types of skills needed for employment. Across Africa, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, with an estimated 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone needing digital skills by the end of the decade.
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Digitalization and technological advancements are changing the world of work and the types of skills needed for employment. Across Africa, digital skills are becoming increasingly important, with an estimated 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) alone needing digital skills by the end of the decade.
Ghana’s national digital agenda seeks to promote an inclusive digital society. However, Ghanaian women are still less likely than men to own internet-enabled devices, use the internet, access government e-services, or make digital payments. The gender gap poses a challenge for Ghana’s digital inclusion goals.
This report assesses the extent to which women as economic agents or lead contributors to household incomes in Ghana access and use digital government services via mobile platforms for business, family and personal needs. It explores the opportunities available to foster inclusive delivery of public services for women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
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Ghana’s economy is led by the services sector, with information
and communications technology (ICT) contributing
Ghana’s economy is led by the services sector, with information
and communications technology (ICT) contributing
Digital technologies (DTs) have proven to be critical to the development of modern economies. They have changed the ways people communicate, reduced information frictions in markets, improved inclusion (especially
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The section outlines the Constitution and areas where gender is mentioned. A person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or economic status.
The section outlines the Constitution and areas where gender is mentioned. A person shall not be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race, color, ethnic origin, religion, creed or social or economic status.
The National Gender Policy was developed in 2015. The Ministry has commenced the process for reviewing the Policy. The National Gender Policy was developed to mainstream gender equality and Women’s Empowerment into Ghana’s development efforts and in response to the 2030 Agenda.
