African Applied Psychology (Social/Community focus)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Empowering Women Farmers through Agro-Ecological Practices in Mozambican Drylands: Achieving Gender Equality in Rwanda Context

Mulanje Kajamugaba, University of Rwanda Wenceslas Mukantabana, University of Rwanda Tuyahigihiga Habtemedhin, Department of Research, University of Rwanda Ndayishimiye Kayitesi, Department of Advanced Studies, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18818220
Published: August 9, 2005

Abstract

The Mozambican drylands are characterized by harsh environmental conditions that challenge traditional farming practices and hinder women's participation in agriculture. A qualitative comparative analysis of existing policy documents from Mozambique and Rwanda, supplemented with interviews with key stakeholders and literature review. Women's participation rates increased by 15% after implementing agro-ecological practices, emphasising the need for tailored support structures in dryland farming contexts. Agro-ecological interventions significantly enhance women farmers' productivity and resilience in Mozambican drylands, aligning with Rwanda’s gender equality goals. Implement comprehensive policy frameworks that integrate agro-ecological practices and community-based support systems to achieve sustainable gender equity in agriculture.

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Mulanje Kajamugaba, Wenceslas Mukantabana, Tuyahigihiga Habtemedhin, Ndayishimiye Kayitesi (2005). Empowering Women Farmers through Agro-Ecological Practices in Mozambican Drylands: Achieving Gender Equality in Rwanda Context. African Applied Psychology (Social/Community focus), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18818220
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Keywords

African geographyagro-ecologygender studiesqualitative analysisparticipatory approachessocial developmentsustainable agriculture

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