We investigate gender differences in agricultural productivity using data collected in 2005 from Nigeria and in 2003 … gender indicator used, crop-specific samples, agroecological region, and inclusion of biophysical characteristics. More … nuanced gender data collection and analysis in agricultural research spanning diverse regions are encouraged to identify …

"Recognizing that “gender matters,” many development interventions have aimed to close the gender gap in access to … gender needs, and the culture and context specificity of gender roles." from authors' abstract …

gender equality in human development by making rural service provision and local governance inclusive and responsive to the … in rural areas, (2) shift rural service provision to public goods that reflect gender preferences, and (3) improve the … service provision and local governance, the gender bias in human development is still pronounced. This casts doubt on the …

"TA mixed-methods, multiple-stage approach was used to obtain data on how gender and wealth affected participation in … types of groups included household composition, age, and gender. Women made up 59 percent of the dairy-goat group (DGG … percent of secretary positions, and 30 percent of chairperson positions. Gender also influenced participation in clan groups …

"This paper presents a framework for investigating the intersection of collective action and gender; i.e. how gender … collective action can be used as a vehicle for gender equity. We begin with definitions of the key concepts and then present … three entry points for a gendered analysis of collective action-motivations, effectiveness, and impact on gender equity- vis …