Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016)
Analysis of Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption and Women's Leadership in Farmer-Based Organizations in Ethiopia's Amhara Region in Ethiopia: An African Perspective
Nicole Thompson, Department of Advanced Studies, Hawassa University
Conor Williams, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Hawassa University
Mary Frost, Haramaya University
Published: January 22, 2026
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This study examines Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption and Women's Leadership in Farmer-Based Organizations in Ethiopia's Amhara Region in the context of Ethiopia, addressing key challenges and opportunities from an African perspective.
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Nicole Thompson, Conor Williams, Mary Frost (2026). Analysis of Climate-Smart Agriculture Adoption and Women's Leadership in Farmer-Based Organizations in Ethiopia's Amhara Region in Ethiopia: An African Perspective. African Journal of Women in Leadership and Governance, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2016), 49-69.
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