Women's empowerment in Ghana's agriculture sector: Insights from the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index

Aishat Abdu, Hazel J. Malapit and Ara Go

No 5, Other briefs from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Abstract: Key messages • Gender disparities in agriculture persist in Ghana, particularly in land ownership, credit access, and decision-making power, limiting women’s productivity and contribution to food security. • The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) has been instrumental in revealing these gender gaps in northern Ghana, but similar data are lacking for other regions, hindering national-level policy responsiveness. • Targeted interventions, such as securing land rights for women, improving access to financial services, and promoting participation in farmer-based organizations, are critical to advancing women’s empowerment and achieving gender-equitable agricultural development.

Keywords: agriculture; gender; land ownership; women's empowerment; Ghana; Africa; Western Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-09-23
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