Profile of women in African agriculture and access to extension services

Adebayo, Johnson A.; Worth, Steven H.

doi:10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100790

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“…This also applies to their participation in the groundnut postharvest value chain in Chemba District. The study found that the perceived level of participation between men and women in the groundnut postharvest value chain reflects the substantial participation of women as a testament to their adeptness and resilience in agricultural-related activities [34]. The perceived level of participation in the groundnut postharvest value chain encompasses a spectrum of tasks ranging from harvesting and sorting to processing, packing, storing, and household responsibilities, each contributing to the overall enhancement of groundnut quality and accessibility.…”

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Rural Women's Participation in Managing Aflatoxin Contamination in the Groundnut Postharvest Value Chain in Chemba District, Tanzania

Komba,

Mwaseba,

Martin

2024

Eur. J. Nutr. Food. Saf.

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Aims: This study sought to determine the extent of rural women's participation in managing aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut postharvest value chain. Study Design: The study employed a cross-sectional mixed-methods research design involving quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Chemba District in Dodoma Region, Tanzania situated at the coordinates 05°14′ 34′′ S latitude and 35°53′ 24′′ E longitude, respectively. Methodology: The primary data for the study were obtained from a random sample of 137 female groundnut farmers residing in twelve (12) villages from eight (08) wards in Chemba District. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data, while an FGD guide, checklist, and participant observation were employed to obtain qualitative data. Results: The findings show that women groundnut farmers participate partly in various aflatoxins-related project activities in decision making (50.36%), implementation (44.52%), benefits (59.85%), and evaluation (51.09%). Moreover, the findings of the study show that women participate in groundnut postharvest activities involving cleaning, drying, grading, sorting, processing, packing, storage, and marketing. However, the study shows that women’s participation in groundnut postharvest activities for managing aflatoxin is low. The findings also indicate that there is no statistically significant association between women's involvement in aflatoxin management and their age (χ2 = 7.800, P = 0.099), years of engagement in agriculture (χ2 = 3.556, P = 0.469), and farm size (χ2 = 2.004, P = 0.735). Additionally, a statistically significant association was observed between women's participation in managing aflatoxin and their level of education (χ2 = 12.650, P = 0.013*), as well as their marital status (χ2 = 27.550, P = 0.000***). Conclusion: The study found that rural women's participation in managing aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut postharvest value chain is critical. Hence, this study recommends developing strategies and initiatives targeting and supporting women's participation in managing aflatoxin contamination in the groundnut postharvest value chain.

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“…In the "who dimension" generally, women are highly perceived to participate in most agricultural activities [34], including postharvest activities. This also applies to their participation in the groundnut postharvest value chain in Chemba District.…”

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Rural Women's Participation in Managing Aflatoxin Contamination in the Groundnut Postharvest Value Chain in Chemba District, Tanzania

Komba,

Mwaseba,

Martin

2024

Eur. J. Nutr. Food. Saf.

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Female economic participation and sustainable development in African countries: The moderating role of governance

Osinubi,

Simatele

2024

Sustainable Development

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This study examines the impact of female economic participation on sustainable development and the moderating role of governance in African countries using data between 2002 and 2022. Despite the significant contributions of women to the economy, they remain underrepresented in economic governance. The study employs the two‐step dynamic system GMM approaches with fixed effects and Driscoll–Kraay standard errors, and to address potential endogeneity. The findings reveal that while female economic participation positively affects sustainable development, poor governance weakens this relationship, suggesting a substitutive rather than complementary role of governance. The study establishes a governance threshold of 2.667, on a scale of 0–5, above which female economic participation significantly enhances sustainable development. Subregional analyses indicate varying impacts, with governance complementing female economic involvement in Central and Southern Africa but acting as a substitute in East, North, and West Africa. These insights underscore the need for enhanced governance and targeted policies to empower women and promote sustainable development across the African continent and the need for incorporating context.

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Empowering young farmers' voices in climate change extension programs: An in-depth analysis of decision-making dynamics and social media engagement

Ullah,

Adams,

Bavorova

2024

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction

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Profile of women in African agriculture and access to extension services

Cited by 4 publications

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Rural Women's Participation in Managing Aflatoxin Contamination in the Groundnut Postharvest Value Chain in Chemba District, Tanzania

Rural Women's Participation in Managing Aflatoxin Contamination in the Groundnut Postharvest Value Chain in Chemba District, Tanzania

Female economic participation and sustainable development in African countries: The moderating role of governance

Empowering young farmers' voices in climate change extension programs: An in-depth analysis of decision-making dynamics and social media engagement

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