This week on Womanity – Women in Unity, Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka talks to the former Vice President and Minister of Women of The Gambia – Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang. Our conversation encompasses women in politics, business and leadership. We emphasise opening spaces for women to participate in mainstream economies, for example, through implementing the African continental trade agreement and deriving benefits such as access to resources, capacity building and support for their enterprises, which in turn enables them to contribute more meaningfully in their local communities as well as their national economy. Some of the entrepreneurial projects set up in The Gambia, for women, revolve around local resources, for example, salt production enterprises and animal husbandry initiatives. Access to finance through micro-financing has been another important enabler. We note that gender equality is vital for building inclusive societies, developing social justice, equitable power structures and developing capacity for communities. In order to achieve progress it is vital for individuals to remain relevant through continuous learning and being attuned to social signals. Tune in for more…

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