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How have women been empowered by gender-focussed development projects in post-Taliban Afghanistan? : reviewing the literature which incorporates the critical consideration of two gender focussed development projects : a research report presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of International Development in Development Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand [PDF]

, 2014
This research report examines the empowerment approach within the Gender and Development (GAD) discussion, providing an emphasis on women’s empowerment as an instrument of post-conflict reconstruction in post-Taliban Afghanistan.
McMillan, Robert Melville
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Comparison of examination performance and test anxiety during bell‐paced and self‐paced gross anatomy laboratory examinations

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Pacing during anatomy laboratory examinations may influence both student performance and test anxiety. This study compared bell‐paced (BP) and self‐paced (SP) timing structures to assess their impact on students' test performance, test anxiety, and pacing preferences.
Danielle C. Bentley, Angelo Sotto, Peter Lombardi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Women's Economic Empowerment and Growth in Low Income Countries: a global research programme (2013-2018) [PDF]

, 2013
This document presents research on womens economic empowerment and growth in low income countries. The joint programme will deliver policy-relevant research on critical questions faced by decision makers in improving the economic lives of women in LICs ...

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Community intermediary strategies and tactics to close digital divides and enhance equitable technology use in everyday life

Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, EarlyView.
Abstract Online technologies are required for accessing essential services, such as healthcare, transportation, and education. Challenges to online technology access can prevent resource‐constrained communities from connecting to these services. Human intermediaries who act in the middle space between technology and the person using the technology may ...
Marcy G. Antonio, Alicia Stone, Tawanna Dillahunt, Lorraine Buis, Tiffany C. Veinot   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Food Production; Can it be Used as a Tool in Empowerment of Rural Women? A Case Study from Turkey [PDF]

This study contains the basics on certain problems that food producing-as an earning activity that is used empowerment of women- face in rural areas and some advice on how those difficulties could be overcome.
Funda GENCLER, M. Metin ARTUKOGLU
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Post-war economic opportunities in northern Uganda: Implications for Women's Empowerment and Political Participation [PDF]

, 2012
This document presents a women-focused study which looks at peace dividends and their nature, as well as the direction they are taking. The overall objective is to map out economic opportunities for women in post-war northern Uganda and the implications ...
Aramanzan Madanda, Christine Ampaire, Josephine Ahikire   +2 more
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The health of women and girls determines the health and well-being of our modern world: A White Paper From the International Council on Women's Health Issues [PDF]

, 2011
The International Council on Women's Health Issues (ICOWHI) is an international nonprofit association dedicated to the goal of promoting health, health care, and well-being of women and girls throughout the world through participation, empowerment ...
Afaf I. Meleis, Alban A., Anne Teitelman, Asaria P., Beaglehole R., Breman J. G., Carolyn Sampselle, Chenoweth D., Correa-de-Araujo R., DeAnne K. H. Messias, Debra Anderson, Doris Schaeffer, Eleanor Krassen Covan, Hazel Brown, Jacquelyn C. Campbell, Josefina A. Tuazon, Karen Reesman, Kettel B., Laurance W., Mane P., Margarethe Hochleitner, Marilyn S. Sommers, Marilyn Stringer, Marmot M., Michelle DiGiacomo, Patricia M. Davidson, Phillips J., Phyllis Stern, Reddy K. S., Richmond R., Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, Rosenfield A., Sachs J. D., Sankaran G., Sarah J. McGrath, Shaw D., Siriorn Sindhu, Solina Richter, Tessa Dharmendra, Wilson G., Yingjuan Cao   +40 more
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The Does Financial Inclusion Promote Women Empowerment? Evidence from Bangladesh

, 2017
Financial inclusion empowers individuals and families, especially women and the poor, and well-functioning financial systems enrich whole countries. While a plethora of literature exists in connection between the financial inclusion and women empowerment
Md. Nur Alam Siddik
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Content Analysis of Responses From an INSAR Special Interest Group (SIG): Indigenous Perspectives on Autism

Autism Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Autism remains understudied and under‐detected in Indigenous communities across the globe. This content analysis investigates key themes and future directions for Indigenous autism research, as discussed during a Special Interest Group at the 2025 International Society for Autism Research meeting in Seattle, United States.
Grant Bruno, Annie Tang, Troy Q. Boucher, Emily Coombs, T. C. Waisman, Anne Lindblom   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Women, Ethnicity and Empowerment [PDF]

Feminism & Psychology, 1994
This article critically examines the ideology of empowerment and its links to debates about solidarity and difference among women, especially those from oppressed and minority collectivities. The notions of community, identity, culture and ethnicity are examined together with issues of women's citizenship and coalition politics.
openaire   +1 more source