The Deputy Minister for Transport and Member of Parliament, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting women’s economic empowerment and strengthening international parliamentary cooperation following her participation in the 51st Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF).
The session, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from July 7 to 12, 2026, brought together parliamentarians from Francophone countries and regions to deliberate on key issues, including governance, democracy, sustainable development, and gender equality.
As part of Ghana’s parliamentary delegation, Madam Affo-Toffey participated in meetings of the Network of Women Parliamentarians, where members discussed challenges confronting women across member states.
The Network adopted resolutions focused on promoting women’s entrepreneurship, expanding economic opportunities, and encouraging policies that advance gender inclusion and financial empowerment.
Speaking after the meetings, Madam Affo-Toffey described the discussions as productive and stressed the need for stronger collaboration among member countries to improve the socio-economic conditions of women.
She reiterated her commitment to supporting initiatives that create greater opportunities for women, particularly in entrepreneurship and economic development, while contributing to Ghana’s role in international parliamentary diplomacy.
According to the Deputy Minister, empowering women through supportive policies and improved access to economic opportunities is critical to achieving sustainable national development and inclusive growth.
The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie provides a platform for legislators from member states to exchange ideas, promote democratic governance, strengthen cooperation, and address shared challenges affecting the Francophone community.
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