On behalf of the American people, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) supports the Government of Ghana in addressing critical gender gaps and disparities for all people. These include access to quality education and levels of educational attainment, access to health services, control over and access to long-term resources, gender-related policies and legislation, gender-responsive decision-making, and political representation at the national and local levels.
Women play a critical role in Ghana’s economic development and governance systems as Ghana aspires to industrialize, modernize its agricultural sector, and provide opportunities for its growing population. Women comprise approximately 40% of Ghana’s agricultural and fishery sectors, both key drivers of GDP, and earn roughly 30% of household income on average across the country. However, women still face large profit gaps, reduced opportunities for economic growth, and limited access to credit and capital. Harmful social norms affect vulnerable groups, including women and girls, who face gender-based violence (GBV), child marriage and early pregnancy, and disproportionate household responsibilities.
