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B&FT, Ecobank to equip women entrepreneurs with finance, skills at Kumasi business dialogue
April 23, 2026
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B&FT, Ecobank to equip women entrepreneurs with finance, skills at Kumasi business dialogue

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Key Points

  • The Business and Financial Times (B&FT), in partnership with Ecobank Ghana, will host its third Women in Business Dialogue Series in Kumasi on April 28.
  • The event aims to equip women-led enterprises, particularly in agribusiness, with financing, skills, and market access for sustainable growth.
  • Key challenges being addressed include limited access to finance due to lack of collateral and informal business structures, as well as poor financial record-keeping.
  • The dialogue will feature practical masterclasses on bookkeeping, financial management, and business formalisation, alongside direct engagement with financial institutions.
  • Ecobank Ghana's Elevate programme and a partnership with Mastercard Foundation offer tailored financial and non-financial support, including collateral-free loans at reduced interest rates for women in agribusiness.

Why This Matters

This initiative is crucial for Ghana as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), predominantly women-led, constitute 90% of businesses and contribute 70% to the GDP. By empowering women entrepreneurs with finance, skills, and formalization support, the program directly addresses poverty, fosters sustainable economic growth, and improves financial inclusion across the nation.

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