A report by the Uganda Bankers Association, an umbrella association of the banking sector, reveals that while many financial institutions have a significant number of women employees, men still dominate executive positions. Only eight out of 36 institutions have female CEOs. Some banks, like Brac, have a larger proportion of women staff, but others, including Centenary Bank and Post Bank, are still male-dominated. Affirmative action programs and upcoming initiatives aim to promote gender equity in employment.
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Fidelity Bank Launches Five-Year Gender Inclusion Plan
Fidelity Bank in Ghana has launched a five-year action plan to promote gender-inclusive banking and increase the number of women in leadership positions, as well as improve access to financial services for women-owned businesses. The plan was developed in partnership with AfricInvest and BIO Invest, and with the help of specialised advisory firm Value for Women.