Women's Development Bank: Dr. Frank Bannor Urges Mahama Government to Move Beyond Paper Institutions

Dr. Frank Bannor, Director of the Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP), has criticized the Mahama government's approach to women's empowerment, urging a shift from creating institutions that exist only on paper to implementing tangible support mechanisms. He emphasized the need for practical initiatives that directly benefit women, such as accessible financing and capacity-building programs. The government's allocation of GH¢51.3 million as seed funding for the Women's Development Bank underscores the importance of ensuring that such funds lead to real, impactful outcomes