{"id":26529,"date":"2020-11-26T22:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T21:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/?p=26529"},"modified":"2020-11-26T22:00:57","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T21:00:57","slug":"ecobank-launches-womens-programme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefreezonechannel.com\/old\/ecobank-launches-womens-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecobank launches women\u2019s programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Moses Uwagbale&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Ecobank Group has&nbsp;&nbsp;launched \u2018Ellevate\u2019, a programme for women-owned and women-focused businesses across 33 markets. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>This programme is designed to help women reach their full potential by empowering, growing and supporting them with customized financial and value-added solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Women constitute roughly half of the population in Africa. SMEs account for up to 90% of all businesses in Africa and women own about a third of all registered African SMEs. 1 in 4 of the adult female population in Africa starts or manages a business, making the African continent one of the highest in terms of women entrepreneurs across the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Women-led Economy represents a largely untapped market. Ecobank\u2019s commitment to positively contributing to the economic development and financial integration of the continent will be further strengthened by our investment in women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>A healthy collaboration between Government and Private sector is critical for the creation of a conducive environment in which women can thrive and succeed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Government recognises the contribution women are making to the socio-economic development of Africa. We believe women are the catalyst for change and prosperity. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Government of Togo continues to develop and implement policies and programmes that will promote the economic empowerment of women of all ages and social status. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Togolese women have always played a critical role in the economy. We are pleased to see that the Ecobank Group, through the Ellevate programme, offers to women an opportunity to take their rightful place in the economic development of our country and indeed across the continent. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>We will work with the private sector to tap into this great potential of African women and create inclusive business opportunities.\u201d, stated Mrs Myriam Dossou-D\u2019 Almeida, the Minister of Grassroots Development, Youth and Youth Employment, Republic of Togo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe empowerment of women is not only a developmental issue. It is very much an economic issue. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Financial institutions that recognise the changes that are happening globally and are taking steps to ensure that they are participating in this emerging market, will more fully reap the economic benefit of their investment.\u201d, said Gra\u00e7a Machel, Founder, Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust and, Foundation for Community Development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Ecobank Group recognises the strategic importance of women on the continent and the need to continually support them to reach their full potential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn developing Ellevate, we made time to understand the needs of women, what they really require from their bankers, and came up with practical solutions that will help bridge the identified gaps. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Ellevate is an end-to-end comprehensive product suite that supports women-owned and women focused businesses with differentiated business solutions that will unleash their potential.\u201d, stated Josephine Anan-Ankomah, Ecobank Group Executive, Commercial Banking.\u2019\u2019&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Moses Uwagbale&nbsp; The Ecobank Group has&nbsp;&nbsp;launched \u2018Ellevate\u2019, a programme for women-owned and women-focused businesses across 33 markets. &nbsp; This programme is designed to help women reach their full potential by empowering, growing and supporting them with customized financial and value-added solutions.&nbsp; Women constitute roughly half of the population in Africa. 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