Document Type
Case Study
Publication Date
1992
Abstract
Over the last few decades, small-scale projects have been developed throughout Africa to help incorporate women farmers into the mainstream of agricultural extension services. This edition of SEEDS presents an interesting example from Zambia's Western Province—the Women's Extension Program, located within the Home Economics Section of the Department of Agriculture. This program is working to change a government agricultural bureaucracy from within by redefining mandates, encouraging attitude change through staff training, broadening village-level opportunities and perceptions, and widening technical and economic research agendas. The program’s experience emphasizes the importance of using a variety of approaches in order to effectively reach women farmers and meet their needs.
DOI
10.31899/pgy4.1028
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Jiggins, Janice, Paul Maimbo, and Mary Masona. 1992. "Breaking new ground: Reaching out to women farmers in western Zambia," SEEDS no. 14. New York: Population Council.
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Comments
Issue no. 14 of SEEDS, a pamphlet series developed to provide information about innovative and practical program ideas to address the economic roles and needs of low-income women.