Bridging the gender gap in the agriculture and rural sector of Ghana: Implications for policy and programming
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FAO’s 2024 gender assessment of Ghana’s agriculture and rural development sector reveals persistent gender disparities despite national commitments to equality. Key findings show that sector programs have yet to align with global gender integration frameworks. Gender units in relevant ministries lack adequate resources, particularly at decentralized levels.Female-headed households face higher food insecurity, and women’s limited access to finance restricts their participation in high-value segments of crop, livestock, and fisheries value chains. Social norms further constrain women’s roles, especially in fisheries. Although legal protections for women’s land rights exist, customary systems hinder ownership and decision-making. Women also face limited access to extension services due to workload and social norms.The report calls for targeted policy and programmatic actions by government agencies, development partners, and civil society to close gender gaps in agrifood systems and enhance women’s economic empowerment.