Women producers and the benefits of collective forms of enterprise
Jones, Elaine Smith, Sally Wills, Carol
Jones, Elaine
Smith, Sally
Wills, Carol
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2012-03-23
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This article summarises the findings of an action research project examining the experience of women producers in various collective enterprises, all linked to the Fair Trade movement, in seven countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. What are the benefits of collective enterprise for women producers? The study found that participating in collective forms of enterprise and linking to Fair Trade markets can enable women producers to access resources and markets, develop relationships, and overcome gender constraints. This can help them significantly in meeting economic and social goals. The article also describes how some membership-based organisations are addressing various complex obstacles and challenges. These lessons have both practical and policy implications for international development programmes looking to support small and medium-size enterprise as a route to women's economic empowerment
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Gender & Development
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Business and Enterprise
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20
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1
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1355-2074
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1364-9221