Linking gender to CSA adaptation planning in agriculture (Paper)IFPRI-PIM
This poster was given by Nitya Chanana (CCAFS), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 5-6 December 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the Platform is hosted (by KIT Royal Tropical Institute).
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-scientific-conference-capacity-development-workshop-cgiar-collaborative-platform-gender-research/
Scrutinizing the 'feminization of agriculture' hypothesis: Trajectories of la...CIFOR-ICRAF
Kartika Juniwaty, research associate at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), presented at the Seeds of Change: Gender Equality Through Agricultural Research for Development conference held at the University of Canberra, Australia, on April 2-4, 2019.
Poster by Hung Nguyen-Viet, Rortana Chea, Fred Unger, Johanna Lindahl, Kristina Roesel, Sothyra Tum, C. Ty, M. Young, M. Brown, Silvia Alonso and Delia Grace presented at the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems innovation platform meeting, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 4 October 2019.
This document discusses estimating maternal mortality rates using statistical models. It outlines selecting dependent variables, processing input data from sources that provide the proportion of maternal deaths by age group, and choosing a regression model form. Key factors considered for the model are fertility, GDP, education, neonatal mortality, and HIV prevalence. A counterfactual scenario is proposed to estimate maternal mortality without the effect of HIV.
This document discusses incorporating household dietary and nutritional needs in quantitative farming systems analysis. It presents a conceptual framework that describes the relevant concepts and relationships. This includes the interactions between household nutrition, human health and capacities, farm productivity, and off-farm food acquisition. The framework identifies three options for incorporating nutrition: 1) using dietary diversity as a proxy, 2) assessing nutrient balance, and 3) analyzing food patterns. It provides an overview of the focus, information requirements, uses, and whether the options take into account nutritional and dietary needs of households. The goal is to help improve smallholder farming systems and eradicate hunger by considering the impact on household nutrition when intensifying agriculture.
A meta-regression analysis of frontier efficiency estimates from AfricaKeuler Hissa
by Kolawole OGUNDARI
Selected Paper prepared for presentation at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2014 AAEA Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 27-29 June 2014
This document analyzes global maternal mortality rates from 1980-2008 using improved statistical methods. It finds that the global maternal mortality ratio declined from 380 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 1980 to 342,900 deaths in 2008. However, progress was uneven, with over 50% of maternal deaths occurring in just 6 countries. Improving measurement of maternal mortality through better vital registration systems and repeated collection of household survey data could help accelerate progress towards reducing maternal mortality.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION International journal of gynecology & obstetri...Dr Muhammad Mustansar
This document summarizes a 5-year study of maternal mortality in Faisalabad City, Pakistan from 1989-1993. The study found 215 maternal deaths during this period, giving a maternal mortality rate of 0.77 deaths per 1,000 live births. The main causes of death were postpartum hemorrhage (23.3%), pregnancy induced hypertension/eclampsia (15.8%), and non-obstetric causes (15.8%). Efforts like traditional birth attendant training, community education, antenatal checkups, and improved obstetric care were found to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in the region over this time period.
Linking gender to CSA adaptation planning in agriculture (Paper)IFPRI-PIM
This poster was given by Nitya Chanana (CCAFS), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 5-6 December 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the Platform is hosted (by KIT Royal Tropical Institute).
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-scientific-conference-capacity-development-workshop-cgiar-collaborative-platform-gender-research/
Scrutinizing the 'feminization of agriculture' hypothesis: Trajectories of la...CIFOR-ICRAF
Kartika Juniwaty, research associate at the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), presented at the Seeds of Change: Gender Equality Through Agricultural Research for Development conference held at the University of Canberra, Australia, on April 2-4, 2019.
Poster by Hung Nguyen-Viet, Rortana Chea, Fred Unger, Johanna Lindahl, Kristina Roesel, Sothyra Tum, C. Ty, M. Young, M. Brown, Silvia Alonso and Delia Grace presented at the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems innovation platform meeting, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 4 October 2019.
This document discusses estimating maternal mortality rates using statistical models. It outlines selecting dependent variables, processing input data from sources that provide the proportion of maternal deaths by age group, and choosing a regression model form. Key factors considered for the model are fertility, GDP, education, neonatal mortality, and HIV prevalence. A counterfactual scenario is proposed to estimate maternal mortality without the effect of HIV.
This document discusses incorporating household dietary and nutritional needs in quantitative farming systems analysis. It presents a conceptual framework that describes the relevant concepts and relationships. This includes the interactions between household nutrition, human health and capacities, farm productivity, and off-farm food acquisition. The framework identifies three options for incorporating nutrition: 1) using dietary diversity as a proxy, 2) assessing nutrient balance, and 3) analyzing food patterns. It provides an overview of the focus, information requirements, uses, and whether the options take into account nutritional and dietary needs of households. The goal is to help improve smallholder farming systems and eradicate hunger by considering the impact on household nutrition when intensifying agriculture.
A meta-regression analysis of frontier efficiency estimates from AfricaKeuler Hissa
by Kolawole OGUNDARI
Selected Paper prepared for presentation at the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association’s 2014 AAEA Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 27-29 June 2014
This document analyzes global maternal mortality rates from 1980-2008 using improved statistical methods. It finds that the global maternal mortality ratio declined from 380 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 1980 to 342,900 deaths in 2008. However, progress was uneven, with over 50% of maternal deaths occurring in just 6 countries. Improving measurement of maternal mortality through better vital registration systems and repeated collection of household survey data could help accelerate progress towards reducing maternal mortality.
INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION International journal of gynecology & obstetri...Dr Muhammad Mustansar
This document summarizes a 5-year study of maternal mortality in Faisalabad City, Pakistan from 1989-1993. The study found 215 maternal deaths during this period, giving a maternal mortality rate of 0.77 deaths per 1,000 live births. The main causes of death were postpartum hemorrhage (23.3%), pregnancy induced hypertension/eclampsia (15.8%), and non-obstetric causes (15.8%). Efforts like traditional birth attendant training, community education, antenatal checkups, and improved obstetric care were found to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in the region over this time period.
HTAi 2015 - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Drugs Used in ObesityTreatment in ...REBRATSoficial
A Markov model was built to analyze the cost-effectiveness of different obesity treatment strategies from the perspective of the Brazilian public health system, including diet alone, diet plus sibutramine, and diet plus orlistat. Diet plus orlistat was the most effective strategy but diet plus sibutramine had the lowest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. While sibutramine had a lower cost per quality-adjusted life year gained, its use has been banned in some countries. Therefore, the study recommends diet alone as the most appropriate strategy for obesity treatment in Brazil.
HTAi 2015 - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Drugs Used in ObesityTreatment in ...REBRATSoficial
A Markov model was built to analyze the cost-effectiveness of three obesity treatment strategies in Brazil: diet alone, diet plus sibutramine, and diet plus orlistat. Diet plus orlistat was the most effective strategy but diet plus sibutramine had the lowest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Although sibutramine had a lower ICER, its use is banned in some countries and diet alone was recommended due to small differences in effectiveness and cost. Sensitivity analyses showed initial utility values had the biggest impact on the model.
Agricultural Economics Mid Term Progress SubmissionAnirudh Jayaraman
The document discusses using an econometric technique from Bai and Perron (2003) to endogenously identify structural breaks in time series data for India's agricultural sector since independence. The objective is to determine if different crops experienced significant changes in productivity trends at different times, rather than assuming uniform break points. Yield data for 26 major crops from 1950-present will be analyzed to identify break points for individual crops using the Bai Perron technique. This will provide a more granular understanding of agricultural performance than prior studies based on aggregate GDP growth.
1) This study evaluated maternal exposure to methylmercury through rice and fish consumption among 398 pregnant women in rural China, where rice is a staple food.
2) Results found that mean methylmercury levels in maternal hair and rice were comparable to other studies. Nearly 90% of women consumed rice daily, with 58% consuming fish at least monthly.
3) Methylmercury exposure differed between farming and non-farming women. Farmers obtained more methylmercury from rice, while non-farmers obtained more from fish. Total methylmercury intake and biomarkers were slightly higher in farmers.
Climate variability impacts and adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers...Moka Kaliwile
This dissertation examines the impacts of climate variability and adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in Pemba District, Zambia. The study finds that farmers have knowledge of climate variability from various information sources and have experienced changes in weather patterns, resulting in impacts like crop failure and food insecurity. Farmers have adopted various adaptation strategies, notably climate weather insurance and participation in savings groups. The study concludes farmers have adopted strategies to address climate impacts. It recommends improving irrigation, meteorology infrastructure, and promoting savings groups to help farmers mitigate climate variability.
Gender analysis of labor input among yam farmers in paiko local government ar...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on gender differences in labor input and output among yam farmers in Paiko Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Some key findings include:
1) The majority of male and female respondents were aged 20-40 years old, but women were generally younger. Men had higher educational levels and more farming experience than women.
2) Men contributed more family labor to male-managed farms than women did. Hired female labor increased with farm size on male farms. Total family labor exceeded hired labor on male farms.
3) Women contributed more family labor than men to female-managed farms. Female farms also used more female than male hired labor.
4) The average
The document discusses methods and results for estimating global mortality, including maternal mortality. It describes using multiple data sources and statistical modeling to estimate mortality rates for countries lacking complete vital registration systems. Key findings include a 34% reduction in under-five mortality from 1990-2008, with declines seen in most regions. Maternal mortality declined from 342,900 deaths in 2008, though progress has been uneven across countries and hampered by HIV in some areas.
Effects of Extension Services on Technology Adoption and Productivity among F...essp2
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI). Conference on "Towards what works in Rural Development in Ethiopia: Evidence on the Impact of Investments and Policies". December 13, 2013. Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Empowering women farmers to participate in agricultural research processesafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Annet A. Mulema, Wellington Jogo, Elias Damtew, Kindu Mekonnen and Peter Thorne for the Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Project Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 21–22 May 2019
Magezi gilligan gender ofsp and vitamin a uganda v2genderassets
1) The study compares two interventions to promote orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) adoption in Uganda to reduce vitamin A deficiency.
2) Both interventions led to a 57-64% increase in OFSP adoption and increased the share of households growing OFSP. There was no significant difference between the two models.
3) The interventions significantly increased vitamin A intake among young children, older children, and women, accounting for by increased OFSP consumption.
Job Performance and Job Satisfaction of Agricultural Extension Agents Inriver...iosrjce
Employees who are satisfied tends to be more productive, creative and committed. The job
performance and job satisfaction of Extension Agents (EAs) in Rivers State Agricultural Development Projects
(ADP) were investigated. The population of study included all 216 male and female EAs in the study area.
Multistage sampling procedure was employed to selected 48EAs who comprised the sample for the study. Data
were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Relevant data were analyzed using descriptive statistics
such as mean, percentages, pooled mean and ranking. Among others, it was found that about 90% of the EAs
were male, more than 77% were aged 31-40 years, over 93% were married and about 91% were academically
qualified. Majority of the respondents were living outside their circles whole 72%-93% of all the EAs were only
able to achieved less than 34%of expected regular field visits, attendance to Block and Fortnightly Meetings,
establishment of On Farm Research (OFR) and the number of Small Plot Adoption Techniques (SPATs).
Although, majority of the respondents were satisfied with their job routines and relationships existing among
farmers and other staff of the extension service, they were not satisfied with remuneration and allowances,
opportunities for promotion and their general work environments. It was recommended that more EAs,
especially females be recruited systematically until a 1:1 male: female EA ratio is achieved. The government
should overhaul the current UAES which appears to have gone moribund. The need to review the salaries and
allowances of EAs upward while upgrading general facilities for a more effective extension service was also recommended
Linking gender to CSA adaptation planning in agriculture (Paper)CGIAR
This poster was given by Nitya Chanana (CCAFS), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 5-6 December 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the Platform is hosted (by KIT Royal Tropical Institute).
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-scientific-conference-capacity-development-workshop-cgiar-collaborative-platform-gender-research/
Analysis of farmers Participation in Public Agricultural Extension Services: ...Premier Publishers
The study analyzed female-headed and male-headed households’ participation in public agricultural extension services: The Case of Meskan Woreda, Gurage Zone, Ethiopia. The objectives were to assess participation of female-headed and male-headed farmers in major crop and livestock extension packages, and to identify determinants of participation. A multi-stage purposive sampling technique was employed to select Region, Woredas, and Kebeles. Samples were taken from four Kebeles: Wita, Yimariwacho third, Mesrak meskan and Welansho second based agro ecology using probability proportional to size sampling technique. Finally, a total of (143) sampled male (92) and female-headed households (51) were selected by using systematic random sampling method. Sampled household heads survey data were collected using pre-tested structured interview schedule, focus group discussions and key informants interview. Descriptive and Binary logistic were employed to analyze the collected survey data. Among 14 explanatory variables included in to the logit model: land size, Development agent contact frequency, and mass media exposure had positive and statistically significant while sex, age and market distance had negative and statistically significant on Farming household head’s in crop and livestock extension services. The study recommends that, enhancing efficient delivery of services and increasing young age of household head farmers in terms of equal sex participation, farm size, Development agent contact, and mass media access would improve household head farmers’ participation in public agricultural extension services.
Enhancing Women Farmers’ Access to Climate Smart Technologies for Rice Farming Households through Participatory Approach
Poster by Truong Thi Ngoc Chi at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Catherine ragasa reaching women farmers with technology final july 14 2010IFPRI Gender
Women play a major role in agriculture in Africa, contributing 60-80% of food production, yet they face significant constraints in accessing resources like agricultural extension services, fertilizer, and credit. Targeting support to women farmers through approaches like increasing access to extension, improving fertilizer distribution methods, and strengthening land rights could increase agricultural productivity by 10-20% and have broader development benefits. For agricultural interventions to be effective for women, they need a holistic approach that is adapted to local gender roles and ensures women's meaningful participation and impact on incomes.
Exploring gender differentials in adoption of sustainable intensification pra...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Shaibu Mellon Bedi, Bekele Hundie Kotu,Cornelis Gardebroek and Stephen Frimpong for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
The document summarizes Thailand's experience in addressing malnutrition from the 1980s to present. Key points include:
1) Thailand successfully reduced undernutrition in the 1980s through multisectoral policies and community-based actions focused on improving nutrition of vulnerable groups.
2) More recently, overnutrition and non-communicable diseases have emerged as major challenges due to lifestyle changes and increased processed food consumption.
3) In 2008, Thailand established the National Food Committee to coordinate multisectoral food and nutrition policies and strategies through a Strategic Framework for Food Management.
The document summarizes an evaluation of the Enhanced-Homestead Food Production (E-HFP) program in Burkina Faso. The program aimed to improve women's and children's nutritional status through agriculture and nutrition training. Key findings include: 1) The program increased women's ownership of agriculture assets and small animals. 2) Women were able to maintain control over program activities and outputs. 3) The program positively influenced perceptions about women's ability to own and use land. Exposure to nutrition education improved knowledge but only the village health committee approach improved dietary diversity.
The peer-reviewed International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) is started with a mission to encourage contribution to research in Science and Technology. Encourage and motivate researchers in challenging areas of Sciences and Technology.
Challenges in Women-managed Small Scale Irrigation Practices: the Case of Lum...Premier Publishers
This document discusses challenges faced by male-headed and female-headed households in small-scale irrigation practices in Lume District, Ethiopia. The key findings are:
1) Male-headed households had better access to extension services, training, and improved seeds than female-headed households.
2) Both male-headed and female-headed households faced problems with disease and pest identification, amount of chemical and fertilizer application, and market access.
3) There was no significant difference between male-headed and female-headed households in fertilizer and chemical application or involvement in cash income generating activities from small-scale irrigation.
HTAi 2015 - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Drugs Used in ObesityTreatment in ...REBRATSoficial
A Markov model was built to analyze the cost-effectiveness of different obesity treatment strategies from the perspective of the Brazilian public health system, including diet alone, diet plus sibutramine, and diet plus orlistat. Diet plus orlistat was the most effective strategy but diet plus sibutramine had the lowest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. While sibutramine had a lower cost per quality-adjusted life year gained, its use has been banned in some countries. Therefore, the study recommends diet alone as the most appropriate strategy for obesity treatment in Brazil.
HTAi 2015 - Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Drugs Used in ObesityTreatment in ...REBRATSoficial
A Markov model was built to analyze the cost-effectiveness of three obesity treatment strategies in Brazil: diet alone, diet plus sibutramine, and diet plus orlistat. Diet plus orlistat was the most effective strategy but diet plus sibutramine had the lowest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. Although sibutramine had a lower ICER, its use is banned in some countries and diet alone was recommended due to small differences in effectiveness and cost. Sensitivity analyses showed initial utility values had the biggest impact on the model.
Agricultural Economics Mid Term Progress SubmissionAnirudh Jayaraman
The document discusses using an econometric technique from Bai and Perron (2003) to endogenously identify structural breaks in time series data for India's agricultural sector since independence. The objective is to determine if different crops experienced significant changes in productivity trends at different times, rather than assuming uniform break points. Yield data for 26 major crops from 1950-present will be analyzed to identify break points for individual crops using the Bai Perron technique. This will provide a more granular understanding of agricultural performance than prior studies based on aggregate GDP growth.
1) This study evaluated maternal exposure to methylmercury through rice and fish consumption among 398 pregnant women in rural China, where rice is a staple food.
2) Results found that mean methylmercury levels in maternal hair and rice were comparable to other studies. Nearly 90% of women consumed rice daily, with 58% consuming fish at least monthly.
3) Methylmercury exposure differed between farming and non-farming women. Farmers obtained more methylmercury from rice, while non-farmers obtained more from fish. Total methylmercury intake and biomarkers were slightly higher in farmers.
Climate variability impacts and adaptation strategies for smallholder farmers...Moka Kaliwile
This dissertation examines the impacts of climate variability and adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers in Pemba District, Zambia. The study finds that farmers have knowledge of climate variability from various information sources and have experienced changes in weather patterns, resulting in impacts like crop failure and food insecurity. Farmers have adopted various adaptation strategies, notably climate weather insurance and participation in savings groups. The study concludes farmers have adopted strategies to address climate impacts. It recommends improving irrigation, meteorology infrastructure, and promoting savings groups to help farmers mitigate climate variability.
Gender analysis of labor input among yam farmers in paiko local government ar...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on gender differences in labor input and output among yam farmers in Paiko Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Some key findings include:
1) The majority of male and female respondents were aged 20-40 years old, but women were generally younger. Men had higher educational levels and more farming experience than women.
2) Men contributed more family labor to male-managed farms than women did. Hired female labor increased with farm size on male farms. Total family labor exceeded hired labor on male farms.
3) Women contributed more family labor than men to female-managed farms. Female farms also used more female than male hired labor.
4) The average
The document discusses methods and results for estimating global mortality, including maternal mortality. It describes using multiple data sources and statistical modeling to estimate mortality rates for countries lacking complete vital registration systems. Key findings include a 34% reduction in under-five mortality from 1990-2008, with declines seen in most regions. Maternal mortality declined from 342,900 deaths in 2008, though progress has been uneven across countries and hampered by HIV in some areas.
Effects of Extension Services on Technology Adoption and Productivity among F...essp2
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Ethiopian Development Research Institute (EDRI). Conference on "Towards what works in Rural Development in Ethiopia: Evidence on the Impact of Investments and Policies". December 13, 2013. Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa.
Empowering women farmers to participate in agricultural research processesafrica-rising
Poster prepared by Annet A. Mulema, Wellington Jogo, Elias Damtew, Kindu Mekonnen and Peter Thorne for the Africa RISING Ethiopian Highlands Project Review and Planning Meeting, Addis Ababa, 21–22 May 2019
Magezi gilligan gender ofsp and vitamin a uganda v2genderassets
1) The study compares two interventions to promote orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) adoption in Uganda to reduce vitamin A deficiency.
2) Both interventions led to a 57-64% increase in OFSP adoption and increased the share of households growing OFSP. There was no significant difference between the two models.
3) The interventions significantly increased vitamin A intake among young children, older children, and women, accounting for by increased OFSP consumption.
Job Performance and Job Satisfaction of Agricultural Extension Agents Inriver...iosrjce
Employees who are satisfied tends to be more productive, creative and committed. The job
performance and job satisfaction of Extension Agents (EAs) in Rivers State Agricultural Development Projects
(ADP) were investigated. The population of study included all 216 male and female EAs in the study area.
Multistage sampling procedure was employed to selected 48EAs who comprised the sample for the study. Data
were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Relevant data were analyzed using descriptive statistics
such as mean, percentages, pooled mean and ranking. Among others, it was found that about 90% of the EAs
were male, more than 77% were aged 31-40 years, over 93% were married and about 91% were academically
qualified. Majority of the respondents were living outside their circles whole 72%-93% of all the EAs were only
able to achieved less than 34%of expected regular field visits, attendance to Block and Fortnightly Meetings,
establishment of On Farm Research (OFR) and the number of Small Plot Adoption Techniques (SPATs).
Although, majority of the respondents were satisfied with their job routines and relationships existing among
farmers and other staff of the extension service, they were not satisfied with remuneration and allowances,
opportunities for promotion and their general work environments. It was recommended that more EAs,
especially females be recruited systematically until a 1:1 male: female EA ratio is achieved. The government
should overhaul the current UAES which appears to have gone moribund. The need to review the salaries and
allowances of EAs upward while upgrading general facilities for a more effective extension service was also recommended
Linking gender to CSA adaptation planning in agriculture (Paper)CGIAR
This poster was given by Nitya Chanana (CCAFS), as part of the Annual Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 5-6 December 2017 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where the Platform is hosted (by KIT Royal Tropical Institute).
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-scientific-conference-capacity-development-workshop-cgiar-collaborative-platform-gender-research/
Analysis of farmers Participation in Public Agricultural Extension Services: ...Premier Publishers
The study analyzed female-headed and male-headed households’ participation in public agricultural extension services: The Case of Meskan Woreda, Gurage Zone, Ethiopia. The objectives were to assess participation of female-headed and male-headed farmers in major crop and livestock extension packages, and to identify determinants of participation. A multi-stage purposive sampling technique was employed to select Region, Woredas, and Kebeles. Samples were taken from four Kebeles: Wita, Yimariwacho third, Mesrak meskan and Welansho second based agro ecology using probability proportional to size sampling technique. Finally, a total of (143) sampled male (92) and female-headed households (51) were selected by using systematic random sampling method. Sampled household heads survey data were collected using pre-tested structured interview schedule, focus group discussions and key informants interview. Descriptive and Binary logistic were employed to analyze the collected survey data. Among 14 explanatory variables included in to the logit model: land size, Development agent contact frequency, and mass media exposure had positive and statistically significant while sex, age and market distance had negative and statistically significant on Farming household head’s in crop and livestock extension services. The study recommends that, enhancing efficient delivery of services and increasing young age of household head farmers in terms of equal sex participation, farm size, Development agent contact, and mass media access would improve household head farmers’ participation in public agricultural extension services.
Enhancing Women Farmers’ Access to Climate Smart Technologies for Rice Farming Households through Participatory Approach
Poster by Truong Thi Ngoc Chi at the 3rd Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture in Montpellier.
Read more: http://ccafs.cgiar.org/3rd-global-science-conference-%E2%80%9Cclimate-smart-agriculture-2015%E2%80%9D#.VRurLUesXX4
Catherine ragasa reaching women farmers with technology final july 14 2010IFPRI Gender
Women play a major role in agriculture in Africa, contributing 60-80% of food production, yet they face significant constraints in accessing resources like agricultural extension services, fertilizer, and credit. Targeting support to women farmers through approaches like increasing access to extension, improving fertilizer distribution methods, and strengthening land rights could increase agricultural productivity by 10-20% and have broader development benefits. For agricultural interventions to be effective for women, they need a holistic approach that is adapted to local gender roles and ensures women's meaningful participation and impact on incomes.
Exploring gender differentials in adoption of sustainable intensification pra...africa-rising
Poster prepared by Shaibu Mellon Bedi, Bekele Hundie Kotu,Cornelis Gardebroek and Stephen Frimpong for the Tropentag 2016 Conference on Solidarity in a Competing World—Fair Use of Resources, Vienna, Austria, 19–21 September 2016
The document summarizes Thailand's experience in addressing malnutrition from the 1980s to present. Key points include:
1) Thailand successfully reduced undernutrition in the 1980s through multisectoral policies and community-based actions focused on improving nutrition of vulnerable groups.
2) More recently, overnutrition and non-communicable diseases have emerged as major challenges due to lifestyle changes and increased processed food consumption.
3) In 2008, Thailand established the National Food Committee to coordinate multisectoral food and nutrition policies and strategies through a Strategic Framework for Food Management.
The document summarizes an evaluation of the Enhanced-Homestead Food Production (E-HFP) program in Burkina Faso. The program aimed to improve women's and children's nutritional status through agriculture and nutrition training. Key findings include: 1) The program increased women's ownership of agriculture assets and small animals. 2) Women were able to maintain control over program activities and outputs. 3) The program positively influenced perceptions about women's ability to own and use land. Exposure to nutrition education improved knowledge but only the village health committee approach improved dietary diversity.
The peer-reviewed International Journal of Engineering Inventions (IJEI) is started with a mission to encourage contribution to research in Science and Technology. Encourage and motivate researchers in challenging areas of Sciences and Technology.
Challenges in Women-managed Small Scale Irrigation Practices: the Case of Lum...Premier Publishers
This document discusses challenges faced by male-headed and female-headed households in small-scale irrigation practices in Lume District, Ethiopia. The key findings are:
1) Male-headed households had better access to extension services, training, and improved seeds than female-headed households.
2) Both male-headed and female-headed households faced problems with disease and pest identification, amount of chemical and fertilizer application, and market access.
3) There was no significant difference between male-headed and female-headed households in fertilizer and chemical application or involvement in cash income generating activities from small-scale irrigation.
Technology is not gender neutral - Factors that influence agricultural techno...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Paola Flores (CIP), as part of the Annual Gender Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 25-27 September 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and co-organized with KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-conference-2018/
The document discusses the importance of gender equity in agricultural research and development. It makes four key points:
1) Women play a vital role in agriculture but lack equal access to resources like land, education, inputs and technology, limiting productivity. Reducing gender inequality could increase yields by 20%.
2) Involving women is important for sustainability as they maintain biodiversity and climate change strategies.
3) It improves food security and nutrition as women control food distribution and child nutrition.
4) Empowering women through equitable interventions can significantly boost incomes and reduce poverty.
The document advocates for mainstreaming gender considerations in agricultural R&D through representation of women researchers and relevance to women farmers.
This document discusses integrating gender analysis into farming systems analysis to enhance income and food security for farm households. It presents a conceptual framework showing how gender affects access to productive resources needed for agricultural intensification. The authors conducted a literature review, expert interviews, and farmer interviews in Zambia to develop suggestions for including gender in models. Two approaches are described: 1) extending an existing framework to describe, explain, explore, and design changes based on gender; and 2) developing models that account for how gender divisions of labor impact productivity. Integrating gender systematically into farming systems analysis would benefit farmers, researchers, and those studying gender relations.
1. Gender-responsive research in the CGIAR aims to integrate gender into research priority setting, implementation, and evaluation to foster positive changes in female empowerment.
2. A key challenge is precisely targeting segmented user groups, like different types of male and female farmers, based on their social characteristics and varietal trait preferences.
3. Methods like conjoint analysis can be used to develop a social typology of user groups and identify gender-differentiated preferences for traits in order to prioritize the delivery of new varieties to intended users.
4. Standardizing gender analysis methods across projects would allow identification of priority cross-cutting traits and local traits to target breeding efforts based on the needs of specific gendered user types
Kimaru-Muchai - Communication Channels used in dissemination of soil fertilit...CIALCA
Presentation delivered at the CIALCA international conference 'Challenges and Opportunities to the agricultural intensification of the humid highland systems of sub-Saharan Africa'. Kigali, Rwanda, October 24-27 2011.
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Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
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The level of women farmers’ participation in the agricultural research process and implications for food security in Ethiopia
1. The level of women farmers’ participation in the agricultural research
process and implications for food security in Ethiopia
Annet A. Mulema*1, Wellington Jogo2, Elias Damtew3, Kindu Mekonnen1, Peter Thorne1
1International Livestock Research Institute, Ethiopia; 2 International Potato Center, Ethiopia; 3 Wageningen University, The Netherlands;
Introduction
Empowerment is central to women’s participation in agricultural
research and to boost their role in agriculture and contribution to
food security. To do so it is important to understand the current
level of their participation and the factors that influence their
participation in the agricultural research process. This enables
identification of entry points and design of effective strategies for
women empowerment.
Results
Pictures
Conclusion
• Empowerment of women significantly increases their level of
participation in the stages of the agricultural research process,
specifically, women’s autonomy over land, membership to groups,
and ability to speak in public.
• Access to information and extension enhances women’s capacity
to take part in more stages.
• This has implications for adoption of technologies that improve
food security.
• Enhancing women’s leadership and entrepreneur skills, access to
information, and transforming constraining norms empowers
them.
Methods
• The study was conducted in four districts in the highlands of
Ethiopia and in two villages per district (fig 1).
• We conducted a survey of 230 female farmers using a semi-
structured household questionnaire.
• Data were analyzed using frequencies, chi-square tests and
analysis of variance (ANOVA). The Poisson regression model
was used to determine the relationship between women’s
empowerment and level of participation in the research
process.
• The domains and indicators of women’s empowerment
analyzed include RODUCTION (women’s input in production
decisions and autonomy in production); RESOURCES (access to
and decision on credit); INCOME (control over use of income);
LEADERSHIP (group membership and speaking in public); TIME
(labor sufficiency).
• The level of women's participation is measured by the number
of agricultural research stages in which they participate (the
dependent variable in model 1 and model 2)
Annet Abenakyo Mulema
A.Mulema@cgiar.org ● Box 5689 Addis Ababa Ethiopia ● +251 116 17 22 00
Addis Ababa Ethiopia ● ilri.org
This document is licensed for use under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence.
Nov. 2017
Study Objectives
I. Understand how women are involved in the agricultural
research process
II. Assess the level of women’s participation in the agricultural
research process and,
III. Determine the socio-economic factors that influence women’s
participation in the agricultural research process.
Fig 1 Map showing location of study sites
Stage Frequency
(n)
Percentage (%)
(N=230)
Identification and
prioritization of problems
97 42
Identification and testing of
potential technology options
105 46
Dissemination of tested and
validated technologies
62 27
Monitoring & evaluation 50 22
Capacity development 151 66
Table 1. Percentage of women participating in each of the
stages of the research process.
Table 2. Results of standard Poisson regression and ordered Probit
models for Model 1 (with composite empowerment index).
Results
Table 3. Results of standard Poisson model and ordered Probit model
for Model 2 (with decomposed empowerment index).
*, ** and *** shows significance at 10%, 5% and 1% respectively
*, ** and *** shows significance at 10%, 5% and 1% respectively
20.4
23.9
18.7 17.8
8.3
10.9
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 1 2 3 4 5
Number of stages
Percent of
women
Factors influencing women farmers’ participation in the agricultural
research process
Fig 2: The level of women participation in the research stages
Variable Standard Poisson model Ordered Probit model
Coefficient( S.E) Coefficient (S.E)
Age -0.004(0.005) -0.005(0.008)
Education 0.096(0.041)** 0.170(0.076)**
Marital status -0.241(0.098)** -0.403(0.161)**
Land size -0.005(0.006) -0.009(0.009)
Information sources 0.058(0.028)* 0.089(0.049)*
Working adults 0.008(0.019) 0.009(0.029)
Access to Extension 0.693(0.178)*** 0.978(0.191)***
Empowerment Index 0.226(0.029)*** 0.390(0.053)***
Model statistics:
Log Pseudo likelihood -364.42 -343.53
Pseudo R2 0.131 0.135
P-value 0.000 0.000
Standard Poisson model Ordered Probit model
Variable Coefficient(SE) Coefficient(SE)
Age -0.004(0.008) -0.008(0.014)
Education 0.074(0.051) 0.196(0.122)
Marital status -0.134(0.148) -0.205(0.278)
Land size 0.009(0.009) 0.019(0.025)
Working adults -0.012(0.027) -0.013(0.051)
Information sources 0.070(0.039)* 0.155(0.081)*
Access to extension 0.669(0.274)** 1.079(0.335) ***
Group membership 0.279(0.133)** 0.563(0.239)**
Speak in public 0.394(0.147)*** 0.636(0.254)**
Decision on credit 0.3691(0.186)** -0.560(0.505)
Income control 0.498(0.305) 0.933(0.752)
Production decisions -0.151(0.326) -0.189(0.589)
Autonomy over land 0.486(0.166)*** 0.993(0.283)***
Labor sufficiency -0.092(0.138) -0.254(0.318)
Log Pseudo likelihood -163.56 -146.66
Pseudo R2 0.163 0.186
P-value 0.000 0.000
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