Innovations For Sustainable Rural Development

https://gna.org.gh/2025/11/womens-access-to-farmland-improves-income-and-livelihoods-study/

Women’s access to farmland improves income and livelihoods – Study | Ghana News Agency By Philip Tengzu, GNA  Wechiau (UW/R), Nov. 12, GNA – A study by the Innovations for Sustainable Rural Development (ISRuDev) has revealed that improved access to farmland significantly…

Showcasing Rural Women’s Enterprise and Innovation

On November 5, 2025, Innovations for Sustainable Rural Development (ISRuDev), with support from the FAO Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Direct Beneficiary Grant (DBG), convened a Business Forum in Wechiau, Wa West District, aimed at empowering rural women and promoting inclusive green enterprises.

The event served as a market and networking hub, where women’s groups proudly displayed their locally made products such as moringa powder, shea butter, soya Dawadawa powder, soya cereals, and other green products.

Stakeholders, community members, and guests enthusiastically visited exhibition booths, shared feedback, and purchased products, reflecting the growing interest in local value addition and women-led enterprises.
We were honored by the presence of the District Chief Executive (DCE), who commended the women for their entrepreneurial spirit and encouraged them to keep breaking barriers and expanding opportunities for themselves and their communities.
The day was filled with inspiration, learning, and celebration of the creativity and resilience that define rural women entrepreneurs.
ISRuDev remains dedicated to nurturing these enterprises and building pathways for sustainable rural economic growth.

Dialogue for Change: Advancing Women’s Land access in Wa West
On Friday, [7/11/2025], Innovations for Sustainable Rural Development (ISRuDev) held a Regional Land Tenure Dialogue under the FAO Forest and Farm Facility (FFF) Direct Beneficiary Grant (DBG) initiative.
The event convened chiefs, government representatives, including the District Chief Executive (DCE) and Assembly Members, 13 community leaders, and 33 women group representatives to discuss the findings of a research study on women’s access to land in the Wa West District.
The dialogue provided a vibrant and inclusive space for participants to:
🌾 Examine cultural and institutional barriers affecting women’s land ownership and control
💬 Share diverse perspectives from traditional authorities, local government, and women’s groups
📈 Identify practical steps to promote equitable access and secure tenure for women farmers
🤝 Strengthen collaboration among stakeholders for sustainable land governance
The engagement was lively and solution-oriented, participants left motivated to champion fair land distribution and support women’s empowerment across their communities.
ISRuDev extends heartfelt appreciation to FAO-FFF for their unwavering support, to the chiefs, government officials, and community stakeholders for their active participation, and to all women leaders who continue to inspire change from the ground up.
Together, we are building a future where land access is fair, inclusive, and sustainable. 🌍