The potential and limits of farmers’ groups as catalysts of women leaders

Cogent Economics & Finance

Enid Katungi¹  Michael Adrogu Ugen²  Paul Aseete²  Florence Nakazi² 

[1] International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT);National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI);

关键词: rural women;    collective action;    farmers’ groups;    leadership roles;   

DOI  :  10.1080/23322039.2017.1348326

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index revealed weak leadership and influence of women in the community as indicators of women’s political disempowerment. Collective action through farmer groups can be an important strategy for women members to strengthen their political power. The study horns in to analyze the potential group characteristics that can act as catalysts to the number of leadership positions that women occupy. The study uses data from 65 farmers’ groups in central Uganda. Tobit regression model was used to assess the group factors that influence the proportion of positions women held in groups. The study found that groups had an average of 5 leadership positions and women strong leadership skills lie in being treasurers (70%). Number of households represented (10.7%), record keeping (27.9%), proportion of both youth (19.4%), and women (69.7%), number of economic activities (2.9%) were the key factors that influence the proportion of women in group leadership. The findings are useful in guiding development interventions that use group-based approaches in agricultural production and marketing.

【 授权许可】

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