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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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