Microfinance with education in rural Ghana: Men's perception of household level impact

LL Hagan, Richmond Aryeetey, EK Colecraft, GS Marquis, AC Nti, AO Danquah · 2012 · African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development

Summary. A microfinance and nutrition education program in rural Ghana increased women's incomes and household food security. Male household heads reported supporting women's participation and perceived positive impacts on business practices and meal quality. However, men reduced their own household contributions in response to women's increased earnings, revealing unintended consequences of women's economic empowerment on household dynamics.

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Hagan, L., Aryeetey, R., Colecraft, E., Marquis, G., Nti, A., & Danquah, A.. (2012). Microfinance with education in rural Ghana: Men's perception of household level impact. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.49.enam7

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DOI: 10.18697/ajfand.49.enam7
Countries: Ghana
Regions: Africa
Categories: funding, food-systems, rural-healthcare
Added: 2026-04-28