Betty Amongi

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Betty Amongi Akena, (née Betty Amongi Ongom), commonly known as Betty Amongi, is a Ugandan politician. She is the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development[1] in the Cabinet of Uganda, as of 9 June 2021.

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• Empowering women entrepreneurs is not just a matter of gender equality; it’s an economic imperative. Women are the backbone of our communities, and their success translates into stronger, more resilient economies
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• This platform has given me the visibility and confidence I need to expand my business. It’s encouraging to see so many women like myself taking bold steps in entrepreneurship
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• The growth opportunity and productivity for women enterprises(GROW) project has disbursed Shs18.9b In loan to 1,193 women entrepreneurs across Uganda
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