Gender dynamics shape and influence the nature of participation in, as well as the ability to benefit from, seed and ware potato markets in Malawi. 35 sex-disaggregated focus group discussions with farmers and 4 interviews with extension officers were conducted in Dedza and Ntcheu districts. Data...
Mudege, Netsayi N.
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Kapalasa, E.
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Chevo, T.
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Chevo, T.
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Nyekanyeka, T.
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Demo, P.
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[Gender norms and the marketing of seeds and ware potatoes in Malawi.]
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Gender norms and the marketing of seeds and ware potatoes in Malawi.
This paper explores the potential for potato farmer groups to empower women in Malawi. It does this by examining how social and gender norms in communities, including the distribution of power, resources and responsibilities, may have an impact on the ability of farmer groups to empower female gr...
Mudege, Netsayi N.
,
Nyekanyeka, T.
,
Kapalasa, E.
,
Chevo, T.
,
Demo, P.
,
[Understanding collective action and women's empowerment in potato farmer groups in Ntcheu and Dedza in Malawi.]
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Understanding collective action and women's empowerment in potato farmer groups in Ntcheu and Dedza in Malawi.
This paper explores the interaction between extension services and gender relations in order to suggest ways and strategies that can be useful in ensuring that extension services are gender-equitable and empowering for women.
Mudege, Netsayi N.
,
Chevo, T.
,
Nyekanyeka, T.
,
Kapalasa, E.
,
Demo, P.
,
[Gender norms and access to extension services and training among potato farmers in Dedza and Ntcheu in Malawi.]
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Gender norms and access to extension services and training among potato farmers in Dedza and Ntcheu in Malawi.