{"id":88906,"date":"2025-10-29T07:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/uncategorized\/government-launches-we-elevate-project-for-womens-empowerment"},"modified":"2025-10-29T07:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:28:51","slug":"government-launches-we-elevate-project-for-womens-empowerment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/gambia\/all-news\/government-launches-we-elevate-project-for-womens-empowerment","title":{"rendered":"Government Launches We-Elevate Project for Women&#8217;S Empowerment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Tuesday officially launched the WE-Elevate Project, an initiative designed to drive women\u2019s empowerment and participation in the digital economy.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The project is spearheaded by the Government of The Gambia in partnership with the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) and key national stakeholders, including the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare, the Ministry of Trade, the University of The Gambia (UTG), the Gambia Women\u2019s Chamber of Commerce, and ITAG.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the Ministry\u2019s broader strategy to accelerate The Gambia\u2019s socioeconomic transformation through digital innovation, the WE-Elevate Project aims to empower women-owned micro, small, and medium enterprises (W-MSMEs) across the country. The initiative focuses on enhancing women\u2019s digital skills, business capacity, and access to opportunities within the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering the keynote address, Hon. Lamin Jabbi, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, highlighted the significance of the project, describing it as a key pillar of the government\u2019s efforts to promote women\u2019s inclusion and leadership in the digital space.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Welfare, Mr. Alpha Humma, Women Enterprise Fund Manager, stressed that empowering women in the digital sector is not only a matter of equity but also a catalyst for national development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen women succeed, families thrive, communities become stronger, and our economy grows more resilient. Through initiatives like WE-Elevate, we are breaking down the barriers that have long limited women\u2019s participation in technology, finance, and entrepreneurship,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Gambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Gambia. The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy on Tuesday officially launched the WE-Elevate Project, an initiative designed to drive women\u2019s empowerment and participation in the digital economy. 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