Madam Mercy Needjan, President of the Greater Accra Markets Association, has passionately appealed to the government to provide accessible soft loans to informal sector workers.
The move is aimed at supporting the critical contribution of these workers to Ghana’s economic development, despite the challenges they face in accessing online platforms due to limited education.
While recognizing the importance of digitalization in driving economic growth, Needjan emphasized the need for alternative solutions to support informal sector workers, who are a significant force in the country’s economic transformation.
The government’s response to this call may have far-reaching implications for the health, well-being, and economic stability of thousands of workers who rely on informal employment for their livelihoods.
The appeal comes as Ghana’s informal sector continues to grow, with many workers relying on informal employment to make ends meet. The government’s support in providing accessible loans could be a game-changer for these workers, many of whom struggle to access credit due to their informal status.
According to WIEGO’s Country Representative, Dorcas Mensah, maternal mortality rates are increasing among informal sector workers, highlighting the need for improved hygiene and sanitation.
Dorcas Mensah urged the government to leverage the National Health Insurance scheme to provide quality prenatal care, health check-ups, and access to trained professionals.
She recommended that the government leverage the National Health Insurance scheme to provide better prenatal care, health check-ups, and access to trained professionals.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com/ Bernard K Dadzie
