Unter Zuhilfenahme eines ökonometrischen Modells und auf der Basis von den Befragungsdaten von 444 ländlichen Haushalten in Bangladesch wird analysiert, wie die Frauen ihre Arbeitszeit in Produktion für den Eigenbedarf und für den Markt aufteilen, wobei die Produktion für den Markt sowohl...

The study seeks to identify the factors that may affect the role of women in the rural areas of a developing country and the possible impact of these factors on fertility. Discussion of the possible linkages between female status, fertility and time-use patterns of women , review of literature...

Rural economies are in transition around the world; in many countries, improved technology and linkages across sectors have expanded access to markets and accelerated production for some farmers. At the same time, rural areas globally are facing a growing base of landless and smallholder farmers,...

Poor rural women in the developing world spend considerable time collecting water. How then do they respond to improved access to water infrastructure? Does it increase their participation in income earning market-based activities? Does it improve the health and education outcomes of their...