A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries

This paper reviews existing microeconomic empirical literature on gender differences in use, access, and adoption of nonland agricultural inputs in developing countries. This review focuses on four key areas: (1) technological resources, (2) natural resources, (3) human resources, and (4) social and...

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Main Authors: Peterman, Amber, Behrman, Julia A., Quisumbing, Agnes R.
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: International Food Policy Research Institute 2010
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154304
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Quisumbing, Agnes R.
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description This paper reviews existing microeconomic empirical literature on gender differences in use, access, and adoption of nonland agricultural inputs in developing countries. This review focuses on four key areas: (1) technological resources, (2) natural resources, (3) human resources, and (4) social and political capital. In general, there has been more empirical research on inorganic fertilizer, seed varieties, extension services, and group membership than on tools and mechanization, life-cycle effects, and political participation. Across input areas, generally men have higher input measures than women; however, this finding is often sensitive to the use of models that control for other background factors, as well as the type of gender indicator implemented in the analysis. We find few studies that meet our inclusion criteria outside Sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, future directions, opportunities, and recommendations for microeconomic gender analysis of nonland agricultural inputs are discussed.
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spelling CGSpace1543042025-11-06T06:09:46Z A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries Peterman, Amber Behrman, Julia A. Quisumbing, Agnes R. gender agriculture farm inputs assets women developing countries mechanization life cycle agricultural growth This paper reviews existing microeconomic empirical literature on gender differences in use, access, and adoption of nonland agricultural inputs in developing countries. This review focuses on four key areas: (1) technological resources, (2) natural resources, (3) human resources, and (4) social and political capital. In general, there has been more empirical research on inorganic fertilizer, seed varieties, extension services, and group membership than on tools and mechanization, life-cycle effects, and political participation. Across input areas, generally men have higher input measures than women; however, this finding is often sensitive to the use of models that control for other background factors, as well as the type of gender indicator implemented in the analysis. We find few studies that meet our inclusion criteria outside Sub-Saharan Africa. Finally, future directions, opportunities, and recommendations for microeconomic gender analysis of nonland agricultural inputs are discussed. 2010 2024-10-01T14:00:44Z 2024-10-01T14:00:44Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154304 en Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Peterman, Amber; Behrman, Julia A.; Quisumbing, Agnes R. 2010. A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries. IFPRI Discussion Paper 975. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154304
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Peterman, Amber
Behrman, Julia A.
Quisumbing, Agnes R.
A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title_full A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title_fullStr A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title_full_unstemmed A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title_short A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
title_sort review of empirical evidence on gender differences in nonland agricultural inputs technology and services in developing countries
topic gender
agriculture
farm inputs
assets
women
developing countries
mechanization
life cycle
agricultural growth
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/154304
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