Women farmers in the Savelugu and Nanton Districts of the Northern Region participated in a forum designed to improve their understanding of government agricultural policies and programmes. The event, organised by the Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana) with support from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), featured participatory dialogue sessions, policy presentations, and discussions on challenges faced by women farmers.
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Collaborative Discussions for Policy Improvement – SWIDA-Ghana
The forum brought together representatives from women’s farmer groups in 10 communities, including Bihinaayili, Tampion Gushee, Looni, and Saamkpem, among others. It was part of SWIDA-Ghana’s Inclusive Community Policy Dialogues and Stakeholder Engagement Fora on Agricultural Policy Barriers, aimed at promoting women’s economic security in Northern Ghana.
Addressing Systemic and Policy Barriers
Hajia Alima Sagito-Saeed, Executive Director of SWIDA-Ghana, emphasised the importance of the forum in deepening participants’ understanding of systemic and policy-level barriers that affect agriculture. She also highlighted the goal of documenting community-driven recommendations to improve agricultural policies and foster stronger collaboration among stakeholders.
Government Initiatives for Sustainable Agriculture
Mr. Kojo Inusah from the Savelugu Municipal Directorate’s Department of Agriculture provided a training session on government initiatives, particularly the “Feed Ghana” project, aimed at boosting productivity and ensuring food security. He encouraged women farmers to form or maintain groups to access these initiatives and improve their agricultural practices.
Positive Feedback and Future Engagement
Madam Mary Amadu, a participant from Bihinaayili, praised SWIDA-Ghana and its partners for organising the forum, noting that it would play a key role in promoting inclusive and sustainable agriculture, especially in rural areas.
