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Marcia L Dyson, Founder and CEO of the Women’s Global Institute Trade Bureau (WGITB), has called for increased support for women in agriculture to ensure food security, economic growth, and sustainable development across Africa.
Speaking virtually on the backside of the Advancing Women in Agribusiness Summit held on March 24, 2025, at the West African Center for Crop Improvement, University of Ghana, Legon, she emphasized that empowering women in the sector is crucial not only for Ghana but for the continent as a whole.
“It is important to support women to ensure food security and economic growth as well as provide opportunities, not just in Ghana, but across Africa,” she stated.
The summit, organized by PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana in collaboration with WGITB and supported by the Great Green Wall initiative, brought together 36 women from all 16 regions of Ghana. It was designed to inspire, educate, and equip women with the tools, training, and networks needed to transform their agribusiness ventures.
Marcia Dyson further noted that the foundation of the Women’s Global Institute is committed to changing generational systemic barriers and building long-term solutions that empower women as key players in the agricultural economy.
During the event, Fuseini Yakubu, CEO of PAMEPI Women in Tech Ghana, expressed his belief in the programme’s potential to transform the lives of women in the country.
Co-sponsor and Ag-Tech innovator Michelle Jean, Co-Founder of Zesa Raw and Root Project, echoed the sentiment, sharing her vision to see more women excel in agriculture.
Michelle shared her journey of building a start-up that imports, manufactures, and distributes fair-trade, organic sugar, cocoa, and coffee from small-scale farmers in Haiti and Costa Rica, underscoring her commitment to empowering local producers and promoting ethical trade.
“My dream is to see more women thrive in agribusiness through innovation and sustainability,” she said.
Michelle urged stakeholders to invest in agri-tech solutions that can enhance productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and bridge the gap between women farmers and global markets.
Ramatoulaye Diallo Ndiaye, a former Minister of Culture & Tourism, Mali, advocated for women’s active participation in climate-smart agriculture.
She called for increased investment in the Great Green Wall initiative to combat desertification.
Michelle Jean (Ag-Tech Innovator, USA), Founder, EcoCane Organic LLC • Introduced her patented modular and scalable micro sugar processing
Dr Toni Luck, a seasoned business leader with over five decades of experience in business development, who is also the Founding Chair of the African Legacy Trust (ALT) and a strategic partner in large-scale farming and agronomy projects in South Africa, called for more support for women in agric.
The summit featured a lineup of speakers and facilitators, including Prof Daniel Agyapong a distinguished expert in financial management for women entrepreneurs, Ivy McGregor (Director, BeyGOOD Foundation, USA), Belinda Thomas, Co-founder of Joyful F.A.R.M.S, Dr Daniel Agyapong, among others.
The event concluded with a strong call to action for women to embrace technology, innovation, and sustainability to expand their reach and impact in agriculture.
Organizers pledged continued support for women-led agribusinesses and reiterated their commitment to driving inclusive growth across Ghana’s agricultural sector.