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

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  • Abdu, Aishat
  • Malapit, Hazel J.
  • Go, Ara

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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.

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  • Abdu, Aishat & Malapit, Hazel J. & Go, Ara, 2025. "Women's empowerment in Ghana's agriculture sector: Insights from the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index," Other briefs 5, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
    • Handle: RePEc:fpr:othbrf:176637
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