Women's Legal Right of Access to Agricultural Resources in Africa: A Preliminary Inquiry Women's Access to Land in Africa

In this article, the author discusses the discrepancies between international law and domestic practice in women's right of access to land. The article begins by outlining various means for women to access land, such as acquisition on first registration, acquisition through inheritance and acquisition through direct purchase. The author emphasizes the importance of a right of access to agricultural credit and discusses various options for women to access land including credit through cooperatives and through special financial institutions. In conclusion, the article examines prospects for change in law reform, rights awareness programs, progressive judiciary and community-level support groups.