Seeding the future: accelerating seed system development in Bangladesh

Naher, Firdousi; Spielman, David J.

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“…The most severe charge against secular NGOs (such as Grameen Bank, BRAC, and Proshika) was their alleged attempt to break up traditional family structures by targeting women with microcredit (Naher, 2005, 2010; White, 2012). For example, according to Ainoon Naher (2005, 152), at a massive yearly religious assembly ( waz ) in a village, Grameen Bank—a significant source of loans for rural Bangladeshi women—taught women to chant: “ Shami boro na sir boro? ” (Who is more important, husband or “sir”?…”

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“…); “ Sir boro, sir boro ” (It is “sir” who is more important). According to Naher (2005), the accusation was unsubstantiated, but the claim was structurally significant. The reported chant did not say, “Wife or husband, who is greater or more important?” and therefore pitted developmental authority (a new dominating ideology) against ideologies supporting the patriarchal authority.…”

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Thinking through ethnographies: Making sense of societies in transition

Hasan

2023

Anthropology and Humanism

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SummaryHow can one conceptualize change in societies? What do ethnographies reveal about societies in transition? In elucidating what societal changes entail, this article discusses ethnographies that focus on “societies in transition.” An ethnography that deals with changes in and of society also analyzes people's experiences in a rapidly changing society. In addition to giving analytical perspectives on a region—in this case, gendered ideas and practices in Bangladesh—such ethnographies may guide us to opening new social realities. Hence, ethnographies can reveal the potentialities and temporalities of social systems. Additionally, containing the possibilities of an otherwise within itself, ethnographies reflect critiques of established concepts. Thus, one gets glimpses of the continual becoming of the social rather than seeing it as a bounded system.

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Thinking through ethnographies: Making sense of societies in transition

Hasan

2023

Anthropology and Humanism

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“…However, it is worth noting that there is a proliferation of research on rural areas, specifically on micro‐credit programmes in developing countries (Amin et al, 1998; Ghosh & Guha, 2019; Goetz & Gupta, 1996; Rahman, Salamzadeh, et al, 2022; Strøm et al, 2023). The restriction on women's micro‐level businesses due to cultural issues, for instance, the long‐standing belief or traditional practices in rural areas, has also been addressed (Akinbami & Aransiola, 2016; Naher, 2005). Nonetheless, the gender subordination of middle‐class women with a better educational background in small businesses in urban areas of developing countries is largely under‐researched (Jaim et al, 2015), while the scant literature on women engaged in small businesses in developing nations has already revealed insightful findings (Jaim, 2022b).…”

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“…The influence of the menfolk of the family also goes beyond the private domain (Ahmed & Islam, 2008). It has been revealed that women in the micro‐credit programme are subject to patriarchal practices by male family members (Naher, 2005; Roodman & Morduch, 2009). Although the literature in developing countries tends to focus almost exclusively on women in micro‐credit (Jaim, 2019), there is a growing number of women operating small firms in Bangladesh (Hasan, 2019).…”

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“…As far as superstition is concerned, a fascinating example of an illogical case in the rural area of Bangladesh can be cited. The fundamentalists had an allegation against the developmental organisation that delivered micro‐credit to poor women (Naher, 2005). They developed a particular irrational cause‐and effect‐relationship regarding converting Muslim children to Christians through development activities.…”

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Subjugation by superstition: Gender, small business and family in Bangladesh

Jaim

2023

Business Ethics Env & Resp

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This feminist research explores how superstition is used by in‐law's family to subordinate women business‐owners in a highly patriarchal developing context. Whereas the exploration of gender subordination regarding women's entrepreneurship is almost exclusively confined to developed nations, little is known regarding the way women are subjugated in managing their small businesses in a patriarchal developing nation. This research generates data by conducting a case study on a woman's business in Bangladesh. This study yields unique insights by unfolding a specific form of superstition that attempts to restrain a woman from continuing her small business. The paper reveals that the male relative caused a severe adverse impact on the personal life and business of the woman by employing superstition. With particular reference to superstition, this feminist study substantially extends the theoretical understanding of gender subordination within the context of small businesses of women in a highly patriarchal developing nation. The research strongly suggests policymakers to consider familial issues of women business‐owners in designing programmes to empower them effectively.

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Rice farmers’ preferences for seed quality, packaging, and source: A study from northern Bangladesh

Sarkar,

Habib,

Sarker

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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The use of quality seeds is crucial to improve rice yield, food security, and farmers’ livelihoods. The large informal seed system, limited access to quality seeds, and low seed replacement rate challenge increasing rice yield. Despite robust government initiatives to support the seed system, progress has been slow. Besides, the need for farmers’ behavioural change, enhanced coordination, and communication at the local level has not received adequate attention. We investigate rice farmers’ preferences for quality seed, packet sizes, types, and sources, and assess the impact of utilizing good quality seed. We collected quantitative data from 1196 rice farmers in northern Bangladesh in 2019. To identify major factors influencing farmers’ preferences regarding quality seed, packet sizes, packet types, and seed sources, we employed ordered logit and multinomial logit models. Additionally, we used the propensity score matching procedure to assess the impact of good quality and formal seed sources on the rice yield. The findings revealed that farmers strongly prefer using seeds from formal sources despite limited accessibility. Of the total farmers, 34% use public source seeds, 33% use private source seeds, and the rest rely on their own saved seeds. The use of good quality seeds increased rice yields from the base yield by 0.07–0.28 t/ha. We found about a 48% gap in accessing good-quality seeds, indicating significant potential for scaling up the seed systems. Farmers using formal seed sources yielded 0.03–0.15 t/ha more than informal seed users. Farmers strongly prefer 5 kg packets due to their cost-effectiveness, easy storage, and handling convenience. Additionally, farmers prefer polycoated jute sacks for their versatility, multi-purpose applications, and resistance to pests. The econometric model results showed that farmers’ preferences were significantly influenced by gender, farm type, crop yield, seed price, market distance, various stakeholders’ advice, and seed supply systems’ constraints. The government should implement policies and programs to strengthen a well-connected seed network in rural areas, promoting inclusivity, and enhancing rice productivity. Besides, farmers’ needs and preferences should be considered in designing and implementing seed-related initiatives to foster sustainable agricultural development.

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Seeding the future: accelerating seed system development in Bangladesh

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Thinking through ethnographies: Making sense of societies in transition

Thinking through ethnographies: Making sense of societies in transition

Subjugation by superstition: Gender, small business and family in Bangladesh

Rice farmers’ preferences for seed quality, packaging, and source: A study from northern Bangladesh

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