Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia

The research objectives included assessing the effects of two aquaculture interventions on gender-equal access and control over resources, technology and information among smallholder farmers, evaluating the impact on climate resilience among smallholder fish farmers, and examining overall gender eq...

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Main Authors: Mudege, Netsayi N., Arhin-Sam, Kwaku, Manyise, Timothy, Kakwasha, Keagan, Kihoro, Esther, Lecoutere, Els
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Published: CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform 2023
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137095
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author Mudege, Netsayi N.
Arhin-Sam, Kwaku
Manyise, Timothy
Kakwasha, Keagan
Kihoro, Esther
Lecoutere, Els
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Kakwasha, Keagan
Kihoro, Esther
Lecoutere, Els
Manyise, Timothy
Mudege, Netsayi N.
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Arhin-Sam, Kwaku
Manyise, Timothy
Kakwasha, Keagan
Kihoro, Esther
Lecoutere, Els
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description The research objectives included assessing the effects of two aquaculture interventions on gender-equal access and control over resources, technology and information among smallholder farmers, evaluating the impact on climate resilience among smallholder fish farmers, and examining overall gender equality and women’s empowerment in aquaculture. The research employed a mixed-method design, combining quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews and discussions. Data was collected from 322 households (644 respondents) in treatment districts and 178 households (356 respondents) in control districts. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis, impact analysis using average treatment effect propensity score matching, and a women’s empowerment analysis using pro-WEAI. Women in treatment districts had a higher aggregate pro-WEAI score (0.88) than those in control districts (0.83), indicating greater empowerment among women in the treatment areas. The proportion of empowered women was higher (65%) in treatment districts compared to control districts (58%). The average empowerment gap between women and men within households suggested reduced disparity between women and men farmers in treatment districts. The main indicators contributing to disempowerment among women in the treatment district were access to credit and decision-making, work–life balance, and visiting important locations. The interventions enhanced women’s involvement in aquaculture; improved gender equality in access and control over resources, technology and information; promoted gender equality in climate-resilient practices; and enhanced women’s empowerment. However, there was limited evidence to support improved gender equality regarding benefits from the food system.
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spelling CGSpace1370952024-01-05T02:15:56Z Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia Mudege, Netsayi N. Arhin-Sam, Kwaku Manyise, Timothy Kakwasha, Keagan Kihoro, Esther Lecoutere, Els gender agriculture research climate change gender equality The research objectives included assessing the effects of two aquaculture interventions on gender-equal access and control over resources, technology and information among smallholder farmers, evaluating the impact on climate resilience among smallholder fish farmers, and examining overall gender equality and women’s empowerment in aquaculture. The research employed a mixed-method design, combining quantitative surveys, qualitative interviews and discussions. Data was collected from 322 households (644 respondents) in treatment districts and 178 households (356 respondents) in control districts. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis, impact analysis using average treatment effect propensity score matching, and a women’s empowerment analysis using pro-WEAI. Women in treatment districts had a higher aggregate pro-WEAI score (0.88) than those in control districts (0.83), indicating greater empowerment among women in the treatment areas. The proportion of empowered women was higher (65%) in treatment districts compared to control districts (58%). The average empowerment gap between women and men within households suggested reduced disparity between women and men farmers in treatment districts. The main indicators contributing to disempowerment among women in the treatment district were access to credit and decision-making, work–life balance, and visiting important locations. The interventions enhanced women’s involvement in aquaculture; improved gender equality in access and control over resources, technology and information; promoted gender equality in climate-resilient practices; and enhanced women’s empowerment. However, there was limited evidence to support improved gender equality regarding benefits from the food system. 2023-10-11 2024-01-04T12:47:23Z 2024-01-04T12:47:23Z Presentation https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137095 en Open Access application/pdf CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform Mudege, Netsayi N.; Arhin-Sam, Kwaku; Manyise, Timothy; Kakwasha, Keagan; Kihoro, Esther; Lecoutere, Els. 2023. Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia. Presentation. Presented at the CGIAR GENDER Conference 'From Research to Impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems', New Delhi, India, 9-12 October 2023. CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform
spellingShingle gender
agriculture
research
climate change
gender equality
Mudege, Netsayi N.
Arhin-Sam, Kwaku
Manyise, Timothy
Kakwasha, Keagan
Kihoro, Esther
Lecoutere, Els
Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title_full Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title_fullStr Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title_full_unstemmed Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title_short Climate-hotspots gender impact assessment in Zambia: Effects of Gender-responsive interventions on gender equality, women's empowerment and Climate Adaptation in Zambia
title_sort climate hotspots gender impact assessment in zambia effects of gender responsive interventions on gender equality women s empowerment and climate adaptation in zambia
topic gender
agriculture
research
climate change
gender equality
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137095
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