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Gender Minister participates in Women In Sustainability Africa Summit
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and sustainable development during her participation in the inaugural Women in Sustainability Africa (WiSA) Summit recently.
The summit held under the theme: “The Role of Women as a Source of Labour and Agents of Sustainability.”
The high-level summit brought together policymakers, development partners, and gender advocates to highlight the vital role women play in advancing sustainability efforts across Africa.
Discussions centered on promoting inclusive policies and strategic programmes that empower women as key actors in sustainable development.
Addressing the summit, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey emphasized that the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry, remains steadfast in integrating gender perspectives into national development. She noted that the National Gender Policy (2015) serves as a foundational framework for empowering women, including women with disabilities, by ensuring access to secure livelihoods and economic opportunities.
She further highlighted the development of a national framework and toolkit for engaging men and boys on gender equality, which equips them to become advocates for change in addressing the inequalities faced by women and girls.
Touching on recent legislative milestones, the Minister stated that the passage of the Affirmative Action Act paves the way for increased women’s participation in decision-making and the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable society.
The Minister also noted the Ministry’s initiatives that link social protection with sustainability, including the Ghana School Feeding Programme, which not only promotes child nutrition and education but also supports local agricultural production and empowers women farmers.
Concluding her remarks, she added that the Ministry is collaborating with the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure that Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan incorporates gender-responsive strategies to address climate change impacts on women and marginalized groups.
About 200 company secretaries, governance professionals and institutional leaders will gather in Accra for the ‘Company Secretaries Summit’ next month.
It is aimed at strengthening governance practices and enhance boardroom effectiveness across the country.
The summit, which is scheduled for July 16 at the Labadi Beach Hotel seeks to equip governance professionals with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to navigate the increasingly complex demands of modern corporate leadership.
It will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions focusing on emerging governance trends, boardroom dynamics, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
According to the convener, Catherine Engmann, the summit comes at a critical time when governance professionals are under growing pressure to support sound decision-making, strengthen governance culture, and respond effectively to changing institutional and regulatory environments.
“This gathering is not just another conference. It is a platform for governance leaders who are already operating at the highest level and intend to stay there,” she said.
She noted that the programme was designed to provide participants with practical tools, fresh insights, and valuable professional connections.
According to Ms Engmann, a major highlight of the event will be the awards ceremony, which will recognise individuals and organisations that have demonstrated excellence in governance practice and made significant contributions to improving board effectiveness and corporate accountability.
She mentioned that the summit will also offer participants an opportunity to benchmark their practices against industry standards, exchange ideas with peers, and explore innovative approaches to governance challenges.
Beyond the formal sessions, the event is expected to foster networking and collaboration among governance professionals, helping to strengthen governance practices across Ghana’s corporate and institutional landscape.
Speaking about the vision behind the initiative, Ms Engmann, said the summit was inspired by the need to create a dedicated platform that recognises the critical role played by company secretaries and governance professionals.
According to her, the Company Secretaries’ Summit and Awards reflects her conviction that Ghana’s governance professionals deserve an annual platform where they can engage in meaningful discussions, build strategic relationships, and receive recognition for their contributions to effective governance.
Registration for the summit, she said was currently open, with interested professionals encouraged to secure their participation ahead of the event.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
-1 cup dried soya beans
-4–5 cups for water (for blending)
-Extra water for soaking
-Sugar, honey or dates (optional, for sweetness)
-Vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation
-Pick through the beans to remove stones or damaged seeds and rinse thoroughly
-Place them in a large bowl and cover with plenty of water. Soak for at least eight hours or overnight to soften it to blend easier
– After soaking, rub the beans with your hands as the skin begins to remove
– Removing the skins helps reduce the ‘beany’ taste and improves texture
– Put the soaked beans into a blender with 4–5 cups of clean water
-Blend until smooth and milky. (You may need to do this in batches depending on your blender size).
– Using a clean muslin cloth or fine sieve, strain the blended mixture into a pot. (Squeeze well to extract as much liquid as possible).
-The leftover pulp is called okara. Don’t throw it away — it can be used in baking, porridge, or even added to stews.
– Place the strained milk on medium heat and make it boil. Stir continuously to prevent burning or overflowing.
– Allow it to boil for at least 20–25 minutes. Proper boiling removes the raw taste and neutralises natural compounds that can upset the stomach.
-Once boiled a little sugar or honey. Pulse.gh
Health benefits of Soya beans
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