"For this year, I should have done it sometime in September, however, because of the Coronarivus disease (COVID-19), I had to do the distribution in bits."

"Last year I did it, two years ago I did it, three years ago I did it and four years I did it though my party is not in power."

"If there is any issue, I am accessible, I am open, let me know what is going on and we will intervene and ensure that peace prevails."

"The activity she is engaged in did not start today as the Maame Pokua Loan Scheme (MPLS) has been in operation and supporting women for the past 12 years."

"The consolidated approach and the major drive towards entrepreneurship under YouStart, would affect the business-minded youth among the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) trainees currently at the exit phase of the NABCO Scheme."

"Mr Speaker, within the 2022 budget, the government has consolidated its approach to employment hinged on entrepreneurship under the YouStart programme. The YouStart will enable young people to seek and be supported both technically and financially, to start and set up their enterprise."

"Mr Speaker, in line with the pathways set above, as an exit arrangement, some of the trainees were offered permanent employment by the lead agencies before the expiration of their three-year tenure."

"Human capital development and steady infrastructural development have been very consequential."

"The principles guiding our actions in the transmission and distribution space focus on ensuring an increased electricity access rate, as well as consumption."

"It is very noteworthy to underline that we have prepared the Atomic Energy Amendment Bill and we are also preparing the local content strategy for nuclear energy development."

"The government's current policy direction on mass entrepreneurship under the YouStart will lead to more sustainable jobs. YouStart offered a solution to the unemployment problem among the youth."

"The ministry is currently ensuring that human capacity is developed in order to facilitate proper takeover of several projects under the build, operate and transfer arrangement."

"Strengthening collaboration between governments, the private sector and the international community is also important to close the digital gender divide. The UN looks forward to working with IGAD and others to support a coherent regional approach allowing women to benefit from digital technologies"

"The AfCFTA is reshaping the economic development narrative in Africa and can foster gender-inclusive trade and development policies"

"Our key strategic pillars, with regards to the sustainable development of petroleum resources, revolve around six principles: ensure the sustainable production and utilisation of Uganda’s oil and gas resources; strengthen the legal and regulatory frameworks; enhance local capacity in the oil and gas operations; promote private investment; enhance quality, health, safety, security and environment (QHSSE); and improve the security of the supply of refined petroleum products."

"Women are drivers of peace: increasing ways for them to engage through digital participation must be prioritized"

"I expressed profound gratitude to the delegates for the confidence and trust reposed in me and assured them that I would work with everyone to ensure peace and harmony."

"As talks are now being revived, there are opportunities to partner not only on the development of offshore gas, but also with regard to the development of a downstream petrochemicals sector and further gas utilisation."

"As new technologies are being embraced, gender inclusion is critical to allow women to access emerging technologies that offer platforms through which they can voice their concerns, identify their specific needs and promote access to basic services"

"In terms of our work in the oil and gas downstream, it is our goal to acquire a strategic partner to develop the Kampala Storage Terminal and have its engineering designs developed."

"There would be a Ghana Carnival to showcase the Ghanaian culture through vibrant costumes and dance and encouraged members of the public who had not experienced the variety of the rich culture of this country and most of the tourist sites to ensure that they did not miss out on the fun and knowledge which would abound by participating in the events."

"The security services were being resourced to ensure effective security in the country, stressing that there had been some isolated incidents which did not reflect the general state of security in the country."

"Some of the activities planned for the Year of Return included the Ghana Diaspora Celebration, the Marhaba Tourism Festival, the Black Prophet Welcome Home Reggae Concert, (Zonta, aka Black Prophet, a Ghanaian talented artiste who has championed the cause of Ghana and Africa through his music across the world) and various programmes around PANAFEST and Emancipation Day in July."

"The line-up of other activities for the celebration were workshops on music and dance, colloquiums as well as a Hip Hop/Rap Summit which would be part of the Youth Assembly."

"Please take advantage, come home, build a life in Ghana. You do not have to stay where you are not wanted forever, you have a choice and Africa is waiting for you"

"This is a good day for the Creative Arts Industry, we are excited. Today, I am happy to announce that we have passed the Creative Arts Bill and very soon it will be assented to by the President"

"Do they listen to public commentary and reflect on the implications of their decisions and how these are received by the wider society?"

"We know that from next year, the Agency is going to be set up, we will have adequate funding from the budget, other sources. The establishment of the Creative Arts Fund is very significant because we know that, that is one of the major challenges of the industry."

"The internal elections camps is over and all campaign camps must be dissolved to assist the party to form one strong campaign team, that would help the party to defeat the NDC to continue the good works and improve the lives of the Gomoa Central Constituents."

"We gather in solidarity with brothers and sisters to change the status quo. Racism must end. We pray and hope that George Floyd's death will not be in vain but will bring an end to prejudice and racial discrimination across the world"

"We continue to open our arms and invite all our brothers and sisters home. Ghana is your home. Africa is your home. We have our arms wide open ready to welcome you home"

"In these fragile times, we need a judiciary that understands its pivotal role in ensuring not only that the laws are applied justly, but that democracy not only survives but thrives"

"The power is not in my hand, but I can speak to the Minister; he is the ultimate decider. Before leaving this ministry, I knew we will go up to 38 or 40 per cent of the women getting positions as commanders."

"There is a saying that if you leave something for a woman, she takes better care more of it than the men. But, of course, we are not saying the men are not good, but we know our situation as mothers, so I know the minister is going to do something about it."

"So this is a loan scheme and we have an account at the Kwanyako Rural Bank. They can go and check the MPLS, it is there."

"Breaking into and making my mark as a woman in politics was tough"

"This is a clarion call for women and men to rise up and stand against injustices against women and girls and to activate gender equity and equality in Ghana now"

"Though Ghana is regarded as a beacon of democracy in Africa, the country’s record on gender equality is less enviable; it is best described as hesitant, sluggish, and comparatively abysmal."

"As a ministry, we are committed to reducing poverty especially among girls and women and ensuring that gender disparity which perpetuate inequality is reduced if not eliminated. We must make people aware of the laws and ensure these laws are implemented"

"It also focuses on promoting the use of alternative measures to detention, diversion and restorative justice and the social/education reintegration programs for children who are held in care institutions."

"Justice for children is one of the Egyptian State's priorities, as part of its commitment to international charters and conventions, including the implementation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the goal 16 of Sustainable Development Goals on peace, justice, and strong institutions."

"The States Parties to those conventions have recently emphasized that they remain relevant and flexible in scope, permitting their use against new and emerging forms of illicit activities. As the guardian of the UNTOC and UNCAC, UNODC has a vital role to play in assisting States as they translate their commitments into actions."

"The project aims to enhance the living conditions of children and adolescents in conflict with the law through the application of the UN Child Rights Convention and the Egyptian Child Law."

"To succeed, as Africans we need to tap into our huge domestic resources."

"Vulnerable children and children in conflict with the law are watched through community monitoring offices spreading across the country."

"I have pledged to improve the representation of women at the staff levels where parity is not achieved, as a significant step towards meeting the goal of gender parity at all levels by the end of 2021. My aim is that we build and cultivate an enabling working environment which provides the same chances and opportunities to male and female staff."

"My ministry strives to apply the project titled "Restorative approach to juvenile justice: socio-educative model of reintegration and alternative measures to detention", which is funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation."

"A key pillar for the economic reform is improving the business environment and promoting more private sector participation."

"Africans can work closely with international partners to bring best practices, know-how and resources to complement and support their important programmes. And, importantly, businesses need to cooperate."

"Inclusive growth also means that the economic reforms are packaged with adequate social safety nets and are built on reducing regional disparities, improving human development, protecting the poor and vulnerable, and providing access to finance for small and micro investors as well as women and youth."