Women's Empowerment
Special Topics on Agricultural Development & International Cooperation Final Report ********
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca H. Chung Date June 3rd, 2013
National Pingtung University Of Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 2. Definition of women empowerment ........................................................... 1 3. The contribution of women in agriculture ................................................. 2 4. The constraints of women for agricultural development .......................... 3 5. Recomendations to empower women in agriculture ................................. 6 6. Conclusion...................................................................................................... 8 References .......................................................................................................... 10 List of Figures .................................................................................................... 12
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
1. Introduction
The international development community has recognized that agriculture is an engine of growth and poverty reduction in countries where it is the main occupation of the poor. But the agricultural sector in many developing countries is underperforming, in part because women, who represent a crucial resource in agriculture and the rural economy through their roles as farmers, labourers and entrepreneurs, almost everywhere face more severe constraints than men in access to productive resources and this significantly limits their potential in enhancing productivity. They are often at a severe disadvantage when it comes to securing land tenure rights or owning land outright, owning livestock, accessing financial services, receiving the kind of extension services and
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Instructor: Dr. Rebecca H. Chung Date June 3rd, 2013
National Pingtung University Of Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation
Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 1 2. Definition of women empowerment ........................................................... 1 3. The contribution of women in agriculture ................................................. 2 4. The constraints of women for agricultural development .......................... 3 5. Recomendations to empower women in agriculture ................................. 6 6. Conclusion...................................................................................................... 8 References .......................................................................................................... 10 List of Figures .................................................................................................... 12
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
1. Introduction
The international development community has recognized that agriculture is an engine of growth and poverty reduction in countries where it is the main occupation of the poor. But the agricultural sector in many developing countries is underperforming, in part because women, who represent a crucial resource in agriculture and the rural economy through their roles as farmers, labourers and entrepreneurs, almost everywhere face more severe constraints than men in access to productive resources and this significantly limits their potential in enhancing productivity. They are often at a severe disadvantage when it comes to securing land tenure rights or owning land outright, owning livestock, accessing financial services, receiving the kind of extension services and