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Women are not afraid of change - why Africa's food security depends on who bears the risk
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Women are not afraid of change - why Africa's food security depends on who bears the risk

Women make up nearly half of Africa's agricultural workforce, yet they face far greater obstacles than men when it comes to adopting climate-resilient farming practices. Dr Eileen Nchanji argues that women farmers aren't avoiding innovation out of fear - they simply can't afford the risks when investments fail, given their limited access to land, finance, technology and markets. Building truly resilient food systems means creating supportive structures around women that address these inequality gaps: secure land rights, affordable credit, appropriate tools, reliable information and genuine decision-making power. When women have control over their income and resources, they reinvest directly into nutrition, education and healthcare for their families, making gender equality not just fair but essential for Africa's food security.
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