The Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Development Authority, Alex Mould, has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection to deepen collaboration on gender mainstreaming and compliance.

The visit, which underscored MiDA's commitment to promoting gender equality, also provided an opportunity for both institutions to explore ways of strengthening partnerships and aligning institutional efforts with national gender priorities.

Speaking during the engagement, the CEO emphasised that MiDA places high importance on gender inclusion and is intentional about ensuring its operations reflect gender -responsive practices.

"We take gender issues seriously and felt it was important to engage the Ministry to understand how we can improve and remain compliant. We also want to position MiDA as a model for other State-Owned Enterprises," he stated.

He indicated that the Authority has taken significant steps to institutionalise gender considerations in its operations.

Mould further highlighted the importance of leadership in driving gender compliance, noting institutions must take deliberate steps to assess their current standing and implement clear, phased strategies towards achieving full gender responsiveness.

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In her response, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, commended MiDA for its proactive approach and commitment to gender mainstreaming.

She reaffirmed the Ministry's readiness to provide the necessary guidance and technical support to institutions to ensure that gender considerations are effectively integrated into policies and programmes.

She further highlighted key national frameworks such as the Affirmative Action Act and the revised National Gender Policy, noting that these instruments provide clear direction for institutions to promote inclusivity and equity in their operations.

The Minister also encouraged institutions to adopt practical workplace interventions that support gender equality, including the provision of day care facilities to enable staff, particularly nursing mothers, to balance work and family responsibilities effectively.

She stressed that while policy development is important, measurable implementation remains key to achieving meaningful impact and urged MiDA to continue leading by example.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both institutions to advancing gender equality and ensuring that development interventions are inclusive and beneficial to all segments of the population.