Madam Jangu Barikisu Alhassan, representing Women in Agricultural Development Directorate (WIAD) in the Upper West Region, has highlighted the devastating effects of drought on farmers due to climate change at the 2024 GhaFFap National Dialogue Series in Bolgatanga the Upper East Regional Capital. Apexnewsgh reports
According to Madam Barikisu, Climate change poses significant challenges to smallholder farmers, particularly women, who face limited access to land, productive resources, and finance.
She further emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to address these worrying issues.
Advocacy for women’s access to land and resource, Collaborative efforts with traditional leaders and policymakers, Financial inclusion and empowerment for women and Joint action with men to promote gender equality are some of the issues she raised during the National Dialogue.
The theme for the 2024 GhaFFap National Dialogue says “Small holder producer organizations access to finance market linkages and social protection key to delivering sustainable climate resilience and green recovery,”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen/Bolgatanga
