Women in Agribusiness Forum at Accra Spotlights GITAC's Commitment

By: WE Staff | Tuesday, 6 May 2025

• GITAC reclaims its commitment for empowering women in agribusiness in Africa
• The declaration of this commitment was made during the third edition of Women in Agribusiness Forum

During the Women in Agribusiness Forum’s third edition, Global India Trade Advisory Chamber (GITAC) restated its commitment towards empowering women in agribusiness, spotlighting the potential of them, terming ‘transformative forces’ in food systems of Africa.

To bring light to this declaration, the event took place in Accra with the theme ‘When Women Grow, Africa Grows.’ In an alliance with GITAC International Foundation, it was organised as a high-level forum, assembling policymakers, agribusiness leaders, development experts and advocates together for designing bold strategies which positions women as key drivers of agricultural transformation.

“Agriculture is more than farming—it is survival. And across Africa, women are the heartbeat of this sector. Yet, they remain underrepresented in decision-making and denied access to the tools they need to lead. This must change,” said Global Africa Trade Advisory Chamber President Dr. Dominic Oduro Antwi in a statement.

The forum also witnessed numerous speakers that includes entrepreneur Rashida Ali and Atlanta-based immigration lawyer Kinda Velloza.

Moreover, Rashida said, “We need to change the perception of agribusiness. With the right research, financial support, and incentives, it can be a powerful and profitable career path for the next generation.”

Kinda added, “It will take all stakeholders working together, governments, investors, educators to position women at the center of agricultural innovation. This is about power-sharing and progress.”

Dr. Dominic also gave a statement, “We can no longer afford to treat women’s empowerment in agriculture as a side conversation.This is not charity—it’s smart economics and a roadmap to Africa’s food security.”