COMMON WISDOM #6: Women provide the bulk of labor input in African agriculture, regularly quoted to be 60 to 80%. Two messages emerge. First, the findings question prevailing assertions that ...

Women farmers face structural issues that prevent them from realizing their full potential, from societal perceptions that ...

on 19th March 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] Across Africa, women are the backbone of agriculture, responsible for producing ...

Women's participation in agriculture is being severely hindered by limited access to land, according to Agnes Fred, Program ...

Women play a crucial role in agriculture, forestry, and fishing sectors globally ・African countries have significantly higher participation rates in these sectors ・Women in Africa face ...

A synthesis by IFPRI and CGIAR reveals that women in Sub-Saharan Africa face systemic barriers to climate adaptation despite their central role in agriculture. Gender-responsive interventions like ...

ALX and Mastercard Foundation empower African women with digital skills, unlocking opportunities and driving innovation ...

South Africa, has announced a trade, investment and partnership valued at R9.42 billion to empower women-led enterprises in agriculture. Reflecting on the breakthrough, following a recent two-day ...

In rural provinces across South Africa, rural women are often the backbone of agricultural activities but remain under-represented. Adopting a similar initiative could empower these women ...