As Ghana commemorates 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action, gender parity in public governance remains a pressing issue. The recent passage of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Act and the historic election of Ghana’s first female Vice Presidentt signal a significant shift toward inclusive leadership. However, questions remain:

• How far has Ghana truly progressed in ensuring gender-balanced appointments?
• What gaps still exist in achieving full representation?
• What policy measures and institutional changes are needed to sustain and accelerate progress?

In  pdfPower & Parity Accelerating Gender Equality in Public Governance pdf (452 KB) , authors Eunice R. Agbenyadzi, Anita Awuku Asare, and Ragadahu Abdul-Wahab provide an in-depth analysis of gender-based appointments in Ghana’s current government. This publication examines trends, challenges, and opportunities in promoting a governance system where women’s leadership is not the exception but the norm.

Read the full article for STAR-Ghana Foundation’s insights and recommendations on strengthening gender parity in public governance.

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