Baseline Study on Economic Empowerment of Women in Agriculture
Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI)
Project Scope and Objectives
- Focused on enhancing women’s economic empowerment in the agricultural sector.
- Aimed to establish baseline data on gender disparities and economic conditions.
- Explored women’s roles in agriculture, resource access, decision-making power, and barriers to participation.
Project Deliverables:
- A comprehensive baseline report analyzing women’s empowerment in agriculture using qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strategic recommendations for gender-inclusive policies and targeted interventions.
- Insights into socio-economic and cultural dynamics impacting women in agriculture.
Implementation:
- Conducted surveys, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews with 1,780 female farmers.
- Data collection tools included the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI).
- Employed mixed methods to gather diverse perspectives and ensure robust analysis.
Outcomes:
- Highlighted critical challenges such as limited resource access, low decision-making power, and cultural barriers.
- Identified regional variations in women’s roles and economic contributions in agriculture.
- Provided actionable insights for empowering women in agrarian activities.
Learnings:
- The importance of tailoring strategies to regional socio-cultural contexts.
- The need for enhanced digital literacy and access to agricultural technologies for women.
- Recognizing the value of participatory approaches to foster inclusivity and ownership.
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