KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour and Social Protection Saeed Ghani has stressed the need to empower women by equipping them with digital tools, financial products, and confidence so that they might engage themselves in workforce, manage household resources more effectively, and strengthen their resilience to economic woes and climate-related shocks.
He was speaking at the launch of Digital and Financial Literacy Training (DFLT) programme by Sindh Social Protection Authority (SSPA), Implemented by Sustainable Development Policy Institute, the programme is backed by the European Union and the German Government through GIZ.
Saeed Ghani said the initiative aligns with the Sindh government’s broader vision to empower women not only to survive but to thrive. He said that social protection and labour empowerment “are two sides of the same coin,” thus expanding access to digital tools, banking channels, and financial capability is essential for women’s socioeconomic mobility.
Jeroen Willems, Head of Cooperation at the EU Delegation to Pakistan, emphasised that the initiative represents a critical pillar of the EU’s support to adaptive social protection, disaster-risk reduction, and climate resilience.
Terming digital and financial literacy a “golden opportunity,” he said the programme would help assess the needs of rural women while incorporating modules on climate awareness, responsible parenting, and nutrition.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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