Op-Ed: The Integral Role of Innovative Financing Solutions for Farmers in the Global South: Lessons from Cocoa Irrigation in Ghana
In the Global South, where agriculture forms the backbone of rural livelihoods, farmers face ongoing challenges, including limited access to modern agricultural technologies and climate change impacts. Cocoa farmers in Ghana, responsible for a significant share of the world’s cocoa production, are particularly vulnerable as unpredictable weather patterns, such as prolonged droughts, continue to threaten their livelihoods. However, recent advancements in innovative financing for solar irrigation offer a promising solution.