Expanding women's opportunities: the potential of heifer projects in sub-Saharan Africa
Author(s)
Ssewamala, FredEditor(s)
Eade, DeborahPublication date
2004-06-01Country
South Africa
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Development in PracticeDocument type
Journal articleLanguage
EnglishDescription
Throughout the world, deeply entrenched barriers exclude women from meaningful participation in socio-economic and political activities. This is not merely an issue of fairness and equality. It has been argued that by expanding women's opportunities, society as a whole would simultaneously be strengthened and this would enhance broader development prospects. Recently, a wide variety of international initiatives have been developed to expand women's opportunities. One such programme is the funding of heifer projects for women. Using data from the Red Cross, this study examines the potential of heifer projects to expand women's opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>Pages
10Status
For public use – can be shared outside OxfamISSN
0961-4524EISSN
1364-9213ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/09614520410001686133