Women"s contributions to farming systems and household income in Zambia

Using data from a sample of 112 women from three areas of Zambia, this paper examines women"s contributions to small farm household income.

Due, Jean M.; Mudenda, Timothy · 1985

Abstract

The paper finds that women contribute more than half of households" agricultural labor and over four-fifths of household labor. Moreover, over half of off-farm income (wage labor and small-scale trading) is contributed by women. (Author abstract, from PN-ABN-639)

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Classification

Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Zambia
Subject: Agricultural economics
DEC terms: Agricultural incomeDivision of laborFarming systemsFemale laborHousehold management
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Science and Technology. Ofc. of Research and University Relations
Authoring organization: Michigan State University. Ofc. of Women in International Development
Language: English

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