How can we better support women entrepreneurs in agriculture?

27 February 2018 Opinion article

Supporting women to broaden their skills and work together

Agribusiness has been known to play a quintessential role in the economic development of Africa, accounting for 25% of the continent’s GDP and 70% of employment, according to the International Finance Corporation. With 564 million women around the world working in agriculture, it is apparent that – in their various roles – women have the potential to make significant contributions towards the advancement of the agricultural sector in Africa.

27 February 2018 Opinion article

Women entrepreneurs are key to Africa’s economic growth

by Anta Babacar Ngom

Over the past 30 years, significant efforts have been made to compensate the gender gap on the African continent. Some initiatives have been successful, others less so. One initiative that has made progress is the promotion of women’s right to economic freedom, particularly in terms of advocacy and awareness raising.

27 February 2018 Opinion article

Successful women invest back into the community

by Agnes Atim Apea

Personally, I had no idea about agriculture – my background is in international development – but, because I knew the majority of rural women worked in the sector, I set up Mama Rice in 2016 to support them. Most women in Africa are subsistence farmers, but I want to help them have better yields and grow quality crops that they can sell to people like me for a good price.

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