Factors Influencing Women Empowerment in Agriculture in Developing Countries

Abai Enefiok Ekenson

Bachelor's thesis

Abstract:

Abstract The role of women in Agricultural enterprises cannot be overemphasized. Their involvement is important not only because of their contributions to marketing, food processing, cropping, and animal husbandry but also because of their decision-making abilities. This research therefore looks at the extent to which women participate in agricultural activities to characterize women and their access to services in the agricultural sector. According to the assessment, a large number of rural women in developing nations rely heavily on agriculture for their daily needs and as a source of employment. Women farmers continue to play a leading role in the agricultural sector of the countries despite several challenges, such as low customary land tenure, poor resource allocation, limited or no access to agricultural extension services, and unfavourable policy and implementation that frequently limit their productivity. However, their full potential is still far from being realized. As a result, it has been suggested that steps be taken to ensure that women farmers receive the necessary funding and operational status for them to be effective and to increase the number of women working as agricultural extension practitioners. This thesis reiterates the critical role that women play in developing countries' rural businesses and agriculture. However, women's roles vary widely, and making unwarranted generalizations about policies compromises their planning and relevance.

Keywords

Women, Developing countries, Gender, Agriculture, Empowerment

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 20. 4. 2024

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 27. 5. 2024
• Supervisor: Ing. Ing. William Nkomoki, Ph.D.
• Reader: Kindah Ibrahim, Ing.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Bachelor programme:
International Cooperation in Agricultural and Rural Development