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The Power of Unity: Collective Action and Smallholder Agricultural Performance in West Africa
Agribusiness, EarlyView.ABSTRACT We analyze the impact of collective action through farmer‐based organizations (FBOs) on smallholders' farm performance and income inequality in Ghana, Benin, The Gambia, and Mali. We find that FBO membership increases cereal yield in Ghana and The Gambia, legume yield in Mali, ruminant numbers in Benin and The Gambia, and total farm income in ...
Emmanuel Donkor +3 more
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Guide to identifying portfolio entry points for WEE [PDF]
, 2010 This document presents a guide of one of Sida's tools and aims to identify entry points for increasing support for women's economic empowerment in Sida's portfolio.
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This paper describes a 3‐year community–partnered research initiative focused on advancing early reading, racial equity, and relationships—collectively known as the 3Rs Initiative. The project brought together researchers and community members committed to ensuring that all adults in the county embody a shared “3Rs mindset” to better support ...
Shannon B. Wanless +3 more
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Influence of the digital economy on women's empowerment in rural tourism destinations: A case study of Yudong Village in Quzhou City, Zhejiang Province [PDF]
Ziyuan Kexue[Objective] With the rapid development of the digital economy, rural areas are experiencing new growth opportunities, particularly in providing more employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for rural women.
WANG Menghan, SU Mingming, WANG Yanan, DONG Hangyu, ZHANG Mengzhen
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Women's Economic Empowerment Strategy [PDF]
, 2015 In this document the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation outlines its strategy and motivation for supporting a focused agenda on women's economic ...
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Black women face a myriad of challenges that heighten their susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), resulting in a disproportionate impact of STIs among this population. Yet, there is a lack of research that explores how women navigate these diagnoses with resilience.
Jaleah D. Rutledge +3 more
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Women's Economic Empowerment: Issues Paper [PDF]
, 2011 This paper was prepared by the DAC Network on Gender Equality (GENDERNET), as an input to the DAC Network on Poverty Reduction's Task Team on Empowerment.
Ian Grant
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract We explored community‐based doulas' perspectives on the acceptability of using formal screening tools to address low rates of mental health screening, diagnosis, and treatment for perinatal anxiety and depression among Black women. Using thematic analysis, we analyzed interview data from 30 community‐based doulas who support Black families ...
Tamara Nelson +5 more
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Global Health Action, 2023 Background Considerable proportions of pregnant women consume inadequately diversified diets in Ethiopia. On the other hand, women’s empowerment is identified as a means of achieving maternal nutrition improvement.
Tizita Dengia Etea +2 more
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Women's Political Participation and Economic Empowerment in Post-conflict Countries: Lessons From the Great Lakes Region in Africa [PDF]
, 2012 This report represents a synthesis of the key findings and recommendations of a regional research project on women's political participation and economic empowerment in countries emerging from conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
Ndeye Sow
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