ghana: WORKING WOMEN IN AN URBAN SETTING: TRADERS, VENDORS, AND FOOD SECURITY IN ACCRA

Low-income working women and female household heads are among the most vulnerable groups in greater Accra. They are generally able to meet caloric consumption needs, but are very vulnerable to income or price shocks, and sacrifice investment in health and education in order to meet consumption needs. The best options for reducing women's vulnerability is to increase their income earning potential by improving access to credit and skills training, and by improving the regulatory environment, says this paper from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).