Women Producers of 'Bouquets and Beans' in Kenya: Exploring the links between international business and poverty reduction
dc.contributor.author | Hamilton, Sloane | * |
dc.date.accessioned | 2014-11-12T15:56:53Z | en |
dc.date.available | 2014-11-12T15:56:53Z | en |
dc.date.issued | 2014-10-30 | en |
dc.identifier.isbn | 978-1-78077-747-4 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10546/334790 | en |
dc.description | <p>This case-study explores the findings of a <a href="http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/exploring-the-links-between-international-business-and-poverty-reduction-bouque-290820">Poverty Footprint study</a> in the horticultural sector in Kenya, published jointly by Oxfam and IPL (International Procurement and Logistics Ltd) in 2013.</p> <p>Key findings were that women make up over 60% of the workforce and whilst the sector provides job opportunities women workers are disempowered, suffer sexual harassment and bear a disproportionately high burden of family care.</p> <p>As a result of the study, IPL committed to make improvements in health and safety, women's pay, access to bank accounts, and in childcare provision, and to reduce discrimination.</p> <p>Download the full Poverty Footprint study: <br /><a href="http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/exploring-the-links-between-international-business-and-poverty-reduction-bouque-290820">Exploring the Links Between International Business and Poverty Reduction: Bouquets and beans from Kenya</a></p> | en |
dc.format.extent | 2 | en |
dc.language.iso | English | en |
dc.publisher | Oxfam International | en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | Meaningful action series | en |
dc.relation.url | http://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/women-producers-of-bouquets-and-beans-in-kenya-exploring-the-links-between-inte-334790 | en |
dc.subject | Gender | |
dc.subject | Food and livelihoods | |
dc.subject | Private sector | |
dc.subject | Rights | |
dc.title | Women Producers of 'Bouquets and Beans' in Kenya: Exploring the links between international business and poverty reduction | en |
dc.type | Case study | en |
oxfam.signoff.status | For public use – can be shared outside Oxfam | en |
oxfam.subject.country | Kenya | en |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Economic empowerment | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Inequality | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Labour standards | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Land rights | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Women farmers | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Business | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Women's Economic Leadership | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | WEL | |
oxfam.subject.keyword | Livelihoods | |
dc.year.issuedate | 2014 | en |
dc.year.issuedate | 2014 | en |
dc.year.issuedate | 2014 | en |
refterms.dateFOA | 2018-08-17T07:22:28Z |