Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh
This case study explored how organizational behavior, the use of digital technology, and value chain roles of members collectively influenced the success of women-led rice seed producer groups (WLRSPGs) in Bangladesh. Analyzing five unique groups across three geographical divisions of the country, t...
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International Rice Research Institute
2025
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| author | Nayak, Swati Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Mohapatra, Subhasmita Islam, Saidul Hossain, Sk Mosharaf |
| author_browse | Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Hossain, Sk Mosharaf Islam, Saidul Mohapatra, Subhasmita Nayak, Swati |
| author_facet | Nayak, Swati Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Mohapatra, Subhasmita Islam, Saidul Hossain, Sk Mosharaf |
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| description | This case study explored how organizational behavior, the use of digital technology, and value chain roles of members collectively influenced the success of women-led rice seed producer groups (WLRSPGs) in Bangladesh. Analyzing five unique groups across three geographical divisions of the country, the study analyzed leadership styles, group cohesion, communication patterns, adaptability, digital tool use, and functional roles. The case study examined the proposition that groups exhibiting transformational leadership, along with high cohesion and effective communication, significant adoption of digital tools, and broader functional roles tend to achieve greater market reach, enhanced operational efficiency, and stronger future readiness. Findings suggested that while transformational leadership and technology adoption fostered innovation and resilience, financial success in rice seed entrepreneurship was primarily driven by producing certified seeds for regional and national markets, with greater control over the value chain by the members. Additionally, seed producer-only groups exhibited higher rice seed production, which correlated with higher seed income; in contrast, federated groups relied on non-seed income and diversification. The research highlights the importance of product and market decisions and greater roles in the value chain alongside skill development and digital literacy in empowering women in agriculture, providing valuable insights for policymakers and development practitioners. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1805972026-01-26T05:01:11Z Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh Nayak, Swati Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Mohapatra, Subhasmita Islam, Saidul Hossain, Sk Mosharaf digital technology seed production women’s empowerment women farmers entrepreneurs seed certification value chains rice This case study explored how organizational behavior, the use of digital technology, and value chain roles of members collectively influenced the success of women-led rice seed producer groups (WLRSPGs) in Bangladesh. Analyzing five unique groups across three geographical divisions of the country, the study analyzed leadership styles, group cohesion, communication patterns, adaptability, digital tool use, and functional roles. The case study examined the proposition that groups exhibiting transformational leadership, along with high cohesion and effective communication, significant adoption of digital tools, and broader functional roles tend to achieve greater market reach, enhanced operational efficiency, and stronger future readiness. Findings suggested that while transformational leadership and technology adoption fostered innovation and resilience, financial success in rice seed entrepreneurship was primarily driven by producing certified seeds for regional and national markets, with greater control over the value chain by the members. Additionally, seed producer-only groups exhibited higher rice seed production, which correlated with higher seed income; in contrast, federated groups relied on non-seed income and diversification. The research highlights the importance of product and market decisions and greater roles in the value chain alongside skill development and digital literacy in empowering women in agriculture, providing valuable insights for policymakers and development practitioners. 2025 2026-01-26T03:22:29Z 2026-01-26T03:22:29Z Abstract https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180597 en Open Access application/pdf International Rice Research Institute Nayak, Swati, Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Subhasmita Mohapatra, Saidul Islam, Sk Mosharaf Hossain (2025). Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh. International Rice Research Institute. |
| spellingShingle | digital technology seed production women’s empowerment women farmers entrepreneurs seed certification value chains rice Nayak, Swati Habib, Muhammad Ashraful Mohapatra, Subhasmita Islam, Saidul Hossain, Sk Mosharaf Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title | Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title_full | Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title_short | Interlinking Behaviour, Technology, and Roles in Women Seed Producer Groups of Bangladesh |
| title_sort | interlinking behaviour technology and roles in women seed producer groups of bangladesh |
| topic | digital technology seed production women’s empowerment women farmers entrepreneurs seed certification value chains rice |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/180597 |
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