Kathleen Flynn Dapaah, Director and Head of Cooperation at Global Affairs Canada, has reaffirmed her commitment to women’s empowerment, emphasizing its pivotal role in national growth and development.
Speaking at the Women’s Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE) event, organized by Plan Ghana, Dapaah underscored the power of women supporting each other to achieve greatness.
The event, themed “When Rights Are Realized, Growth Is Imminent: Lessons and Legacy of WISE,” provided a platform for women to share their experiences, challenges, and successes.
Dapaah’s message struck a chord with the audience as she highlighted that empowering women fuels peace, productivity, and economic transformation.
Her dedication to advancing women’s economic participation is evident in her work, particularly in initiatives that equip women with skills in non-traditional fields such as carpentry, masonry, and plumbing through TVET programs.
Since its inception in 2020, the WISE project has made significant strides in fostering women’s entrepreneurship and innovation.
It has introduced interventions in green and agri-business, business mentorship, Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLA), solar-powered business information hubs, male ally programs, and safe spaces for women.
As Dapaah noted, the project’s impact is a testament to the power of women’s empowerment in driving sustainable development.
