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Measuring Women's Empowerment in Agriculture: Innovations and evidence
Agnes Quisumbing1, Steven Cole2, Marlène Elias3
1International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington DC, USA.
Global Food Security
|September 27, 2023
Summary
This study examines women's empowerment in agriculture, using the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI). It reviews evidence on effective interventions and their links to agricultural productivity, income, and food security.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Economics
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
Background:
- The conceptualization and measurement of women's empowerment and gender equality in agriculture have evolved significantly since 2010.
- Standardized metrics are crucial for assessing interventions aimed at empowering women in agricultural contexts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review innovations in measuring women's empowerment in agriculture.
- To synthesize evidence on effective agricultural development projects for women's empowerment.
- To explore the links between women's empowerment and broader societal benefits.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a gender and food systems framework.
- Employed the Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) for measurement.
- Conducted impact evaluations of 11 agricultural projects and a scoping review of livestock interventions.
Main Results:
- Evidence suggests specific interventions are effective in empowering women in agriculture.
- Empowering women is associated with increased agricultural productivity and household incomes.
- Positive correlations were found between women's empowerment and improved food security and nutrition outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Recommendations are provided for enhancing the measurement of women's empowerment in agriculture.
- Policy implications highlight the importance of gender-focused agricultural development for societal benefits.
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