The impact of indigenous practices to promote women's empowerment in agriculture in South Africa

von Maltitz, Lindie; Bahta, Yonas T.

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1393582

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Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on the Working Conditions of Women Engaged in Agricultural

Sadiq,

Singh,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies

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Gender equality, health risk reduction, and productivity gains are all dependent on improving the working conditions for women in agriculture in poor nations via ergonomic treatments. Women contribute significantly to agricultural productivity in emerging nations, ensuring food security and maintaining economic stability. However, because of the unfavourable working circumstances in the agricultural industry, their participation frequently comes at the expense of their well-being and health. The issue at stake is the neglect of the unique ergonomic requirements of women working in these countries' agriculture. Because of the physical strain, musculoskeletal diseases, and other health hazards associated with their existing work environment, they are less productive and gender imbalances in agriculture are perpetuated.

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Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on the Working Conditions of Women Engaged in Agricultural

Sadiq,

Singh,

Ahmad

et al. 2024

Advances in Environmental Engineering and Green Technologies

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Enhancing Rural Livelihoods and Empowering Youth Through Agripreneurship: An Analysis of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme in QwaQwa, Free State, South Africa

Taole-Kolisang,

Makamane,

Khetsha

2024

IJARBM

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Agricultural production has long been a cornerstone of livelihoods in rural areas, providing essential resources and economic stability to communities worldwide. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the role of agriculture as a sustainable livelihood strategy for youth in these regions, especially in Africa, where the youth make up most of the population. This paper explores the impact of agricultural projects under the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) on improving the livelihoods of rural communities and empowering youth in Qwaqwa (Phuthaditjhaba), Free State. It investigates the programme’s impact on youth skills development, access to resources, and entrepreneurial opportunities, as well as identifying opportunities and challenges youth face within the context of the CRDP. This paper followed a case study design with a qualitative approach to describe, compare, evaluate, and identify patterns or cause-and-effect relationships between the various variables. Findings indicate that most CRDP-trained youths use their skills for household purposes, and some become job creators. However, there is also evidence that the trainees need additional support to increase production and market participation. The paper recommends that youth in rural and peri-urban areas require further interventions from governmental and non-governmental agencies to support strategies for increased production and job creation, which will, in turn, improve their livelihoods to meet the SDGs.

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The impact of indigenous practices to promote women's empowerment in agriculture in South Africa

Cited by 2 publications

References 17 publications

Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on the Working Conditions of Women Engaged in Agricultural

Impact of Ergonomic Interventions on the Working Conditions of Women Engaged in Agricultural

Enhancing Rural Livelihoods and Empowering Youth Through Agripreneurship: An Analysis of the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme in QwaQwa, Free State, South Africa

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