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FAO and Ghana advance gender equity in agriculture, aiming to boost productivity and food security by closing the gender gap in farming.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equity in Africa’s agrifood systems, highlighting that women, who make up nearly half the agricultural workforce, face persistent barriers in accessing land, finance, technology, and extension services.
At a workshop in Accra, FAO and Ghanaian officials emphasized that closing the gender gap could boost productivity by up to 30%, strengthen rural economies, and improve food security.
The newly adopted Global Guidelines on Gender Equality in Food Security and Nutrition provide a framework for inclusive policies, with Ghana aligning national programs like Feed Ghana and Poultry Sector Revitalisation with the guidelines.
Support from donors is expanding women’s access to inputs, mechanization, digital services, and entrepreneurship training.
Officials stress that sustained investment and policy reform are critical to achieving equitable, resilient food systems across the region.
La FAO y Ghana promueven la equidad de género en la agricultura, con el objetivo de impulsar la productividad y la seguridad alimentaria cerrando la brecha de género en la agricultura.