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May 6, 2026
Gender-Responsive Services in Agriculture: Bridging the gap for women farmers in Eswatini
Agriculture is a key driver of Eswatini’s economy, yet women farmers face persistent barriers that limit their access to resources, services and market opportunities. This booklet, developed by the International Trade Centre under the European Union-funded Eswatini: Promoting Growth through Competitive Alliances Programme, provides actionable strategies to improve gender-responsive service delivery in agriculture.
It highlights practical tools, best practices and recommendations to ensure that agricultural services effectively meet the needs of women farmers. By adopting these approaches, service providers can enhance productivity, foster inclusive economic growth and strengthen Eswatini’s agricultural value chains.
Pages: 86
Size: 5 MB
About the “Promoting Growth Through Competitive Alliances” programme
ITC’s Alliances for Action, the European Union and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini are implementing the “Promoting Growth Through Competitive Alliances” programme in Eswatini.
The ITC SheTrades Initiative is actively collaborating to ensure that gender aspects are integrated and barriers preventing women from participating in trade are addressed.
The goal is to ensure a steady growth and bright future for the country, its smallholder farmers, agro-processors, artisans and entrepreneurs.
The ITC SheTrades Initiative is actively collaborating to ensure that gender aspects are integrated and barriers preventing women from participating in trade are addressed.
The goal is to ensure a steady growth and bright future for the country, its smallholder farmers, agro-processors, artisans and entrepreneurs.