Women Empowerment and Rural Development

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WAGES Project

Publication Type:
Case Study
Year Published:
2018
Project:
WAGES
Funder:
Global Affairs Canada
Author:
Edem Kwabena Dorvie, intern for the WAGES project
Partner:
CECI (Centre for Intenationalonal Studies and Cooperation)
Country:
Ghana
Contact:
Emelia Ayipio Asamoah ([email protected])
Tags:
Empowerment, Gender Equality, Local Governance, Youth

The story of Miss Joyce Cudjoe exemplifies a young woman’s journey to her own empowerment and learning, whilst becoming a leading role model for women and youth, with a commitment to contribute to sustainable development in her community. Once unaware of mining regulations and rights of mining communities, she took advantage of the opportunities offered to her, to become a champion for development in her district.

Read more on Miss Joyce on the document attached!