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Advocating for Female Representation on Land Committees in Ghana

2024-05-18 18:56:16.262000

The Lands Commission in Ghana is advocating for female representation on Traditional Land Committees to ensure their input on land matters. Mr. Raphael Hokey, Head of Regional Operations Unit at the Land Commission, urged communities to push for the involvement of women and respect their suggestions during decision-making on community lands. This call was made during a National Expert Dialogue on Large-Scale Land-Based Investment (LSLBI) Guidelines in Ghana. The event, organized by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), aimed to develop effective and enforceable guidelines for LSLBIs in Ghana. Mamaga Agumekosua V, Paramount Queen Mother of Logba Traditional Area, highlighted the failure of stakeholders to implement policies and called for the firm enforcement of laws on land acquisition. She attributed some land disputes to the exclusion of women during negotiations with land buyers. Miss Lois Aduamoah-Addo, Programme Manager at WILDAF Ghana, emphasized the need to make land laws accessible and simplified for all to understand and to ensure the participation of women, persons with disabilities, and vulnerable groups in discussions on land acquisition and use. [a8d3e8e8]

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