Sensitisation for Women in Cross-Border Trade - Experience from Ghana
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Ghana Women in Cross Border Trade
The assumption that trade policies are gender neutral have been debunked in recent times. The actual conditions on the ground prove it wrong. There are different impacts of trade on men and women due to the distinct economic roles they play. On average, women spend more time on unpaid care and domestic work than men. The restricted time availability and the limited access to education and information hinder female traders. Women bear disproportionately negative economic effects if the inequality is not addressed. It is necessary to put appropriate mitigants in place. In partnership with the Ministry of Trade (MoTI) and the Trade and Gender Sub-Committee of the National Trade Facilitation Committee, the German Alliance for Trade Facilitation organized 4 sensitization events for female traders across Ghana. The event series ‘Women in Cross-Border Trade’ was initiated in recognition of the need for gender-sensitive approaches in trade facilitation. Relevant information on trade procedures is ought to enable women and thus unlocking the full scope of their entrepreneurial potential.
