by Paula Määttä

VII. Ghana

F. The role of the public sector and NGOs

The National Council on Women and Development (ncwd) was established by government decree (NRCD 322) in 1975 as the official government machinery to ensure the advancement of women and their integration in national development. It deals specifically with women workers questions, seeks the elimination of all forms of discrimination and serves as an advisory body to the Government on all matters relating to women. The Council has focused on projects to raise the income earning capacity of women and has undertaken research on all areas of womens lives. (cedaw 1991, 6; ILO 1986, 78.)

Both governmental organizations and NGOs conduct seminars and workshops for women to improve their performance. Such organisations include the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), the 31^st December Womens Movement, the Young Womens Christian Association (YWCA), the Ghana Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), the Federation of Ghanaian Business and Professional Women, and the TUC. (Cedaw 1991, 7; ILO Tripartite Seminar 1994, 88.)