Understanding the winners and losers of agricultural expansion in Ghana

Ghana’s population is forecast to double by 2050, resulting in an increased need for food provision. Much of this will be achieved through agricultural expansion. But what are the impacts? Who benefits or loses – and why? How will agricultural expansion ultimately affect food security?

As part of the Sentinel project, this policy brief examines the impact of agricultural expansion based on the perceptions of different types of farmer based in the Western and Upper West regions of Ghana.