More men than women work in the oil industry all over the world, however women are making rank and breaking glass ceilings and making huge impact on this previously male –dominated industry. It is upon this note that civil societies around Ghana have recognized the importance of advocating for women’s representation in the oil and gas industry. In fact many organizations have made it their mission to lobby the government for policy initiatives that will empower women out of poverty. It is upon this that the Center for Development Partnerships has supported Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI-Ghana) in their goal to encourage civil societies to advocate for women’s inclusion in Ghana’s oil industry policies. As an executive member of AFAWI, I urge policy makers to use the oil industry not just for economic development, but also for the social development of women. I believe that the government of Ghana must start creating policies that give a stronger consideration...