Kampala, (UG):- The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Betty Amongi Akena has expressed concerns over the absence of National Standards for the Establishment and Management of Childcare Facilities for Children below 3 years in the country.
While opening a high-level dialogue on childcare and women entrepreneurs on Friday, November 15th at Bugolobi in Kampala, Hon Amongi pledged total commitment to ensure that these are in place to guide investments and interventions and they have already started.
“By providing access to childcare services to women entrepreneurs, we remove one of the barriers to their competitiveness, giving them the freedom to identify new markets, innovate, and build networks that fuel business growth,” she said.
The minister added that this approach not only enhances their entrepreneurial potential but also fosters a more inclusive and dynamic business environment.
According to Amongi, the government will build a critical mass of more like-minded, result-focused and strategic partners to implement the legal, policy and practice environment for caring for children under the age of 3 years.
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