AFRICA: The Struggle for Women to Own Land

By Miriam Gathigah NAIROBI, Jul 14, 2011 (IPS) – Even at the best of times, obtaining a title deed from the ministry of lands is a difficult process. But as the minister of lands admitted on Jul. 13 that his office is rife with corruption, the disorganisation of this office means Kenyan women are no […]

Women are key for Africa’s SMEs

Women are key in ensuring long-term growth of Africa’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). 26 May 2011, Brussels, Belgium “Women in Africa represent 52% of the total population, contribute approximately 75% of the agricultural work, and are responsible for 60-80% of the food production. Yet, they earn only 10% of African incomes and own just […]