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Women Farmers in Northern Ghana Engage with Government Policies to Boost Agricultural Sector

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Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region of Ghana gathered for a day-long engagement forum to enhance their understanding of government policies and programs in the agricultural sector. The forum, organized by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), aimed to deepen participants' understanding of systemic and policy-level barriers affecting community-level agriculture. The event brought together representatives from 10 communities, including Bihinaayili, Tampion Gushee, and Nyeko, among others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The forum was organized by SWIDA-Ghana, an NGO, with support from the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF), to facilitate the documentation of community-driven recommendations for improving agricultural policies.
  • The event featured participatory dialogue sessions, presentations on agricultural policies, and open discussions on challenges faced by women farmers.
  • The forum formed part of SWIDA-Ghana's Inclusive Community Policy Dialogues and Stakeholder Engagement Fora on Agriculture Policy Barriers, under its Advocacy Action for Women's Economic Security and Justice in Agricultural Activities in Northern Ghana.
  • Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, Executive Director of SWIDA-Ghana, emphasized the importance of deepening participants' understanding of systemic and policy-level barriers affecting community-level agriculture.
  • Mr. Kojo Inusah, Management and Information Systems Officer, Savelugu Municipal Directorate, Department of Agriculture, highlighted government initiatives, including the 'Feed Ghana' project, which aims to improve productivity, promote wealth creation, and ensure food security.
  • The forum aimed to strengthen collaboration among relevant stakeholders for ongoing advocacy and to facilitate the documentation of community-driven recommendations for improving agricultural policies.
  • Madam Mary Amadu, a participant from the Bihinaayili community, commended SWIDA-Ghana and its partners for organizing the forum, which she believes will significantly contribute to promoting inclusive and sustainable agriculture in rural parts of the country.
  • The event brought together representatives of women farmer groups from 10 communities across the two districts.

Statistics:

  • 10 communities represented at the forum, including Bihinaayili, Tampion Gushee, and Nyeko, among others.
  • The forum was organized by SWIDA-Ghana, an NGO, with support from the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF).
  • Government initiatives, including the 'Feed Ghana' project, aim to improve productivity, promote wealth creation, and ensure food security.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency
  • Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana)
  • African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)
  • Department of Agriculture, Savelugu Municipal Directorate
  • Executive Director, SWIDA-Ghana (Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed)
  • Management and Information Systems Officer, Savelugu Municipal Directorate, Department of Agriculture (Mr. Kojo Inusah)

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