The summit will discuss the state of women journalists in Ghana and their role in advancing the country’s socio-economic agenda.

The theme for the summit is “Shaping our Future: Women in Media Ghana – a Conversation among Stakeholders”.

Speakers billed for the event include Prof Audrey Gadzekpo, Dr. Sarah Akrofi-Quarcoo, Nana Yaa Ofori-Atta, Edith Dankwah, Nhyira Addo and Nana Aba Anamoah.

AWMA Founder and Convener Shamima Muslim Alhassan, said: “the summit will highlight the peculiar challenges and issues facing women in media; including skills development, equal opportunity, due recognition and fair remuneration.”

“If the media gets it right, society is better off. However we must consider who is telling the stories in the media. We must ask: who are the editors, the producers and the employers? What stories are being told and how are they being told? We must consider how the stories we read and hear about women and girls are shaped by narratives; and we must ask who controls those narratives?

We stand on the shoulders of veteran women in media who paved the way; we will also use the opportunity to celebrate them.The summit is part of global activities to mark International Women’s month. In line with the ongoing celebrations and global theme of “Press for Progress”, AWMA is committed to working together to elevate and organize women in the media industry in Ghana to strive for equality, parity and authority,” she added.

AWMA will pay tribute to the work of trailblazers such as Elizabeth Ohene, Adwoa Yeboah Afari, Salma Alhassan, Gifty Afenyi Dadzie, Sarah Akrofi-Quarcoo, Audrey Gadzekpo, Margaret Amoakohene, Doris Yaa Dartey and others, who have broken barriers and paved the way for increased participation of women in media in Ghana.

AWMA extends invitation to all women in journalism and communications to participate in this gathering which will seek to explore how women in media press for progress, increase visibility and reach for impact and power.

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By: citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The summit will be hosting 25 Heads of State and Government, and will provide a platform for co-operation amongst solar resource-rich countries, with the purpose of realising “the common goals of increasing the use of solar energy in meeting the energy needs of ISA member countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner”

There will be a signing of a “New Delhi Declaration”, at the summit with the main purpose of prioritizing solar energy and, thereby, ensuring “power for all”.

Whilst in India, President Akufo-Addo will also hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is expected to deepen the existing, cordial relations between Ghana and India, and will also present the two countries with an opportunity to define new areas of co-operation that would serve their mutual interests.

A statement from the presidency said, Nana Akufo-Addo will return to the country on Monday, 12th March 2018.

The Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would take his stead as President, in accordance with Article 60(8) of the Constitution.

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By: Farida Yusif/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The summit, which forms part of government’s policy to reach out to the Diaspora community, will take place at the International Conference Centre in Accra from July 5th to July 8, 2017.

Speaking at the launch of the event, the Minister for Information, Mustapha Hamid, said the summit will afford Ghanaians the opportunity to tap into the expertise of others. According to him, it was time Ghanaians who have succeeded outside the country to be seen as icons and given the opportunity to give back to the society.

“Often times, there is a tendency for government to think of Ghanaians as only those who live within the geographical area. But those who live outside our borders can, and do contribute a lot to our development agenda. For any government to make its political, developmental or economic calculation without the Diaspora automatically gives up 40% to 50% of its economic strength. We are therefore determining that, there will be Diaspora inclusion in our development agenda, and it will be at the heart of our projects and programmes.”

On his part, the Director of the Diaspora Relations Office at the Presidency, Akwasi Awua Ababio, said the Diaspora community was not in competition with Ghanaians residing in Ghana, as they only seek to combine their strengths to make the country better.

According to him, although effort was made by the previous government to harness the resources and skills of the community, the measures put in place were not structured in a systematic manner. He also lamented the exclusion of the Diaspora community in the country’s political system.

“Our office has been tasked with the responsibility of doing things that will enable us realize the goals and opportunities the country can derive from the Diaspora community.”

Speaking on behalf of the committee set up to supervise the summit, Chairman of the Ghana Diaspora  Homecoming Summit, said all was set to receive the Ghanaians coming back home. He also thanked the private sector and some corporate organizations who had partnered with government to host the summit.

The summit is also partnered by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, and Business Development and Diaspora Relations Office at the Presidency.

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By: Felicia Osei/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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