A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment
This study systematically reviews the application of the project-level Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (pro-WEAI) in impact evaluations. Using Harzing’s “Publish or Perish” software, 626 articles published between 2012 and 2024 were initially retrieved, which were narrowed down to eight for...
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| author | Gartaula, Hom Nath Atreya, Kishor Sapkota, Anisha Mukhopadhyay, Prama Chadha, Deepali Puskur, Ranjitha |
| author_browse | Atreya, Kishor Chadha, Deepali Gartaula, Hom Nath Mukhopadhyay, Prama Puskur, Ranjitha Sapkota, Anisha |
| author_facet | Gartaula, Hom Nath Atreya, Kishor Sapkota, Anisha Mukhopadhyay, Prama Chadha, Deepali Puskur, Ranjitha |
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| description | This study systematically reviews the application of the project-level Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (pro-WEAI) in impact evaluations. Using Harzing’s “Publish or Perish” software, 626 articles published between 2012 and 2024 were initially retrieved, which were narrowed down to eight for detailed review, using the PRISMA framework. Project outcomes were classified into four categories: negative, no impact, positive but non-significant, and positive and significant. Findings show that while many projects aimed to empower women, results varied. Some improved autonomy in income, group membership, asset ownership, and financial access. However, work balance and attitudes toward intimate partner violence had negative impacts, which were mainly linked to the absence of asset transfers, male backlash, and entrenched gender norms. Likewise, the projects involving men, providing assets, and offering skills training also fostered women’s empowerment. We recommend that gender-transformative approaches like integrating socio-technical innovations help address systemic inequalities and advance gender equality. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1790722025-12-20T02:04:03Z A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment Gartaula, Hom Nath Atreya, Kishor Sapkota, Anisha Mukhopadhyay, Prama Chadha, Deepali Puskur, Ranjitha agricultural development gender equality women's participation agricultural productivity impact assessment gender relations gender norms rural women This study systematically reviews the application of the project-level Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (pro-WEAI) in impact evaluations. Using Harzing’s “Publish or Perish” software, 626 articles published between 2012 and 2024 were initially retrieved, which were narrowed down to eight for detailed review, using the PRISMA framework. Project outcomes were classified into four categories: negative, no impact, positive but non-significant, and positive and significant. Findings show that while many projects aimed to empower women, results varied. Some improved autonomy in income, group membership, asset ownership, and financial access. However, work balance and attitudes toward intimate partner violence had negative impacts, which were mainly linked to the absence of asset transfers, male backlash, and entrenched gender norms. Likewise, the projects involving men, providing assets, and offering skills training also fostered women’s empowerment. We recommend that gender-transformative approaches like integrating socio-technical innovations help address systemic inequalities and advance gender equality. 2025-04-19 2025-12-19T15:33:52Z 2025-12-19T15:33:52Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179072 en Open Access application/pdf Springer Nature Gartaula, Hom Nath, Kishor Atreya, Anisha Sapkota, Prama Mukhopadhyay, Deepali Chadha, and Ranjitha Puskur. "A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment." npj Sustainable Agriculture 3, no. 22 (2025): 1-10.. |
| spellingShingle | agricultural development gender equality women's participation agricultural productivity impact assessment gender relations gender norms rural women Gartaula, Hom Nath Atreya, Kishor Sapkota, Anisha Mukhopadhyay, Prama Chadha, Deepali Puskur, Ranjitha A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title | A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title_full | A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title_fullStr | A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title_full_unstemmed | A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title_short | A systematic review of agricultural projects’ contributions to women’s empowerment |
| title_sort | systematic review of agricultural projects contributions to women s empowerment |
| topic | agricultural development gender equality women's participation agricultural productivity impact assessment gender relations gender norms rural women |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179072 |
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