Through twenty regional and country case studies, Trading Stories pulls together the key links between trade, gender and economic development. Ten case studies focus on the gender impacts of trade policies, detailing differential consequences on men and women; and ten focus on linking women with global markets–including FairTrade, organic, niche and mainstream markets–through a range […]

Through twenty regional and country case studies, Trading Stories pulls together the key links between trade, gender and economic development. Ten case studies focus on the gender impacts of trade policies, detailing differential consequences on men and women; and ten focus on linking women with global markets–including FairTrade, organic, niche and mainstream markets–through a range of best […]

This paper discusses the impact of the global systemic crisis on women in Eastern and Southern Africa. By: Zo Randriamaro Read more

This article draws attention to the different bodies of literature on land tenure, labour relations and the livelihood approaches which provide a starting point for the consideration of resource tenures and labour relations in the organisation of livelihoods. It argues that while the separate literatures on land and labour provide insights into the implications of […]

This paper analyzes the gendered employment outcomes of various investment options in Kenya using Social Accounting Matrix multiplier analysis. Results reveal that Kenya’s agriculture sector accounts for the highest increase in employee compensation (mainly benefiting skilled labor and disproportionately benefiting men), while its manufacturing sector accounts for the largest share of job creation. Although women […]

The paper examines the characteristics of young female migrants working as head load porters (kayayei) in three markets in Accra and their livelihood strategies as they move into the wage market. It also examines the processes through which migration is used to address livelihood needs through an analysis of the intersecting social relations of gender, […]

This article examines the reform programme of the Obasanjo Government (1999–2007), as laid out in the National Economic Empowerment Development Strategy (NEEDS) (National Planning Commission 2004), using it to reflect on processes that are involved in instrumentalist and opportunistic uses of ‘gender’ and ‘empowerment’ by the state By: Charmaine Pereira Read more

The article problematises legal issues surrounding women’s rights to land and related resources. It avers that in a plural legal context, there is need to engage all forms of law if law is to be an effective medium for challenging gendered notions of access to, control over and ownership of property. This is a key […]

This paper highlights the link between gender inequality and HIV and AIDS, through which women’s unequal social and economic status creates situations of poverty, hunger, violence and abuse. Breaking that link requires taking action on women’s rights to land and livelihoods and improving women’s food security. By: Nancy Kachingwe Read more

This paper shows women entrepreneurs juggling their gender identity while moving from home to jua kali enterprise spaces. The women start businesses to realise their entrepreneurial desires. These women diligently apply themselves in managing successful firms. They tap their unique feminine attributes such as patience, perseverance and hard work, as well as ability to interact […]