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    Women-led Innovation, Social Inclusion and Sustainability in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems
    (FARA, 2025-06) Musikoyo K. M.,Maiga M.
    Although women play a central role in African agriculture, women’s contributions to agricultural innovation and entrepreneurship remain under-researched and under-recognised. Structural gender disparities, which are reflected in limited access to resources, infrastructure, financial services, and decision-making processes, continue to hinder their potential. This report presents fifteen case studies that highlight women-led innovations and inclusive approaches focused on sustainability and gender inclusivity, within agricultural systems across Africa (including Burkina Faso, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Côte dʼIvoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, South Sudan, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe). These cases highlight diverse economic, social, and institutional innovations that underscore women’s pivotal role in transforming African food systems. The study features women innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers, researchers, and leaders, who are advancing gender-responsive practices across the agricultural value chain. The report captures the experiences, challenges, and Transformative impacts of women-led innovations on local communities, Agricultural Innovation Systems (AIS), and broader food systems. It explores how their initiatives contribute to improved livelihoods, enhanced community resilience, sustainable agricultural production, and environmental stewardship. The analysis further examines the enabling ecosystems, spanning institutional, economic, and social capacities, and the key factors that support the success of women-led innovations. It also delves into the support structures and networks that enable these innovations to thrive, including access to productive resources (land, labour, capital), entrepreneurship opportunities, education and skills development, and enabling policy frameworks.