Gender consultant Dr. Queronica Quartey has called on the government to intensify policies and measures that will encourage women’s participation in the cocoa sector, enabling them to generate income to support their families.
Speaking to Adom News at the Women’s Day Symposium organized by Socodevi, Dr. Quartey explained that many women are often restricted by household responsibilities imposed by their husbands, which limits their ability to attend capacity-building training and sustainability programs.
She stressed the need for the government, particularly managers in the cocoa sector, to establish systems such as loan schemes and training initiatives to improve women’s involvement and economic empowerment.
The Country Director of Socodevi, Nicholas Demers-Labrousse, highlighted some of the challenges discouraging women from engaging in the cocoa industry.
He urged the government to tackle issues such as illegal mining (galamsey), provide accessible loan facilities, and implement training programs to build the capacity of women in the cocoa sector.
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