Poverty, vulnerability and livelihoods in the Volta Basin: a gendered analysis

Key messages • Gender dimensions of rural poverty and vulnerability in the Volta Basin are evident in the

inequitable control of and access to natural resources. While women in the basin bear the burdens of provisioning households with water and food, traditional and statutory institutions limit their access and control over these natural resources. Reducing their burden via improved access, increased control and technologies will contribute to decreased vulnerability and poverty reduction.