Formerly noted for their mothering roles (Deckard, 1983), Sub-Saharan African women in agriculture, especially those in Ghana are gradually defying the odds to become sustainers of their homes despite their meagre income (Heintz, 2005; ILO Geneva, 2011). Nonetheless, the major difficulty they face in the agricultural sector, is that of lack of finance, of which the creation of an enabling and conducive environment will lead to their true empowerment, hence, reinforce their economic capabilities (Sen, 2003). However, their much younger counterparts, the youth, as much as they are encouraged to go into agriculture, tend to rather reel under their “Achilles heel”, thus, engage in their unabated exodus from rural areas to urban centers in search of non-existent jobs.
This paper, admonishes the sensitization of the former in a bid to ensure their entrepreneurship, and by so doing, promote rural development. For purposes of methodology, the paper has been duly divided into two major parts, of which the first part talks about women’s empowerment, whereas, the second part deals with youth entrepreneurship in agriculture and the rural development sector.
Key words: Women, Youth, empowerment, entrepreneurship, rural development
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Résumé
- Introduction
- Women's empowerment in agriculture and rural development in Ghana
- Youth entrepreneurship in agriculture and rural development sector in Ghana:
- Conclusion
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research paper examines the challenges and opportunities for women's empowerment and youth entrepreneurship in the agriculture and rural development sector in Ghana. It explores the role of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in addressing key developmental issues in the Global South, particularly in relation to women and youth.
- Women's empowerment in agriculture
- Youth entrepreneurship in agriculture
- The role of finance in rural development
- The impact of South-South and Triangular Cooperation
- The importance of creating an enabling environment for women and youth
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper is divided into two main parts. The first part focuses on women's empowerment in agriculture and rural development in Ghana. It explores the historical context of women's roles in agriculture, the challenges they face in accessing finance and resources, and the importance of creating an enabling environment to empower them. The second part examines youth entrepreneurship in agriculture and rural development in Ghana. It discusses the challenges facing young people in the sector, the importance of entrepreneurship for rural development, and the potential role of South-South and Triangular Cooperation in supporting these initiatives.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key terms and concepts explored in this research paper include: women's empowerment, youth entrepreneurship, agriculture, rural development, finance, South-South Cooperation, Triangular Cooperation, Ghana, and the Global South.
- Quote paper
- Frank Edem Kofigah (Author), 2016, Women's Empowerment and Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture and Rural Development Sector in Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/317254
