GNAT Hall, Amakom – Kumasi | July 1, 2025
The Ghana Federation of Forest and Farm Producers (GhaFFaP) has successfully elected a new
National Executive Committee at its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the GNAT Hall
in Amakom, Kumasi. The AGM attended by over 100 participants drawn from across the
country brought together leaders and members of forest and farm producer organizations,
development partners, government institutions, civil society actors, traditional authorities, and
the media.

The AGM served as a vibrant platform for reviewing progress, presenting strategic and financial
reports, strengthening networks and facilitating an important leadership transition. Highlights
included a forward-looking strategy session and the democratic election of new national
executives.

Special guests and development partners who graced the occasion included Sophie Grouwels,
Country Coach of the Forest and Farm Facility (FFF), and Stephen Mwangi from the
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED).
GhaFFaP extends heartfelt appreciation to all partners and stakeholders who supported
and attended the AGM including the Forestry Commission, Agriterra, the Ministry of Food
and Agriculture (MoFA – Offinso District), RMSC, KWC, and other allied institutions. Their
presence underscored a shared commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable forest and
farm livelihoods.

In his acceptance remarks newly elected President Dr. Boadu Ayeboafo expressed deep
appreciation to the membership for their trust and pledged to advance GhaFFaP’s mission with
renewed energy, stronger partnerships, and inclusive leadership.
The AGM was held under the theme:
“Renewed Commitment to Sustainable Forest and Farm Livelihoods: Advancing Inclusive
Policies and Accountability in a Changing Ghana.”

As GhaFFaP enters this new chapter of leadership the Federation reaffirms its dedication to
championing the rights, voices, and resilience of Ghana’s smallholder producers,
particularly women and youth, across the country.

Key Messages:
 Strengthened National Voice: The meeting reaffirmed GhaFFaP’s position as the
umbrella body representing over 1.2 million forest and farm producers in Ghana,
advocating for their interests in national, regional and global spaces.
 Policy Engagement and Accountability: The AGM emphasized the need for more
inclusive and participatory policymaking, especially in land tenure, climate adaptation,

agroforestry, biodiversity protection and forest governance. Members also reviewed
organizational performance, audited accounts and democratic leadership processes.
 Shared Challenges: Members cited rising costs of farm inputs, environmental
degradation, weak enforcement of forest protection laws, limited access to credit and
markets and the need for climate-resilient practices as major challenges facing their
livelihoods.
 Innovation and Inclusion: Participants underscored the importance of youth and women
empowerment, digital transformation of agricultural systems and the development of
resilient forest and farm value chains as key to future sustainability.
Collective Call to Action:
The AGM concluded with the following calls:

1. To the Government of Ghana: Ensure grassroots representation in all policy reforms
   affecting land, agriculture, and forest resources. Scale up investment in extension services
   and enforce laws protecting communal resources.
2. To Development Partners: Increase funding and technical support for community
   driven initiatives that empower smallholders, protect biodiversity, and promote rural
   economic growth.
3. To the Private Sector: Partner fairly and inclusively with producer groups across forest
   and farm value chains ensuring fair pricing, value addition, and environmental
   stewardship.
   To All GhaFFaP Members: Uphold transparency, innovation and cooperation at all levels to
   drive collective action, inclusive development and sustainable livelihoods