Gender issues and women's participation in irrigated agriculture: the case of two private irrigation canals in Carchi, Ecuador

Defines the degree of women's involvement in irrigated agriculture and water users associations in two private irrigation canals in Ecuador and identifies factors that limit their involvement. Analyzes the effects of intra-household dynamics and the women's urban/rural backgrounds on participation.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bastidas, E.P.
Format: Informe técnico
Language:Inglés
Published: International Water Management Institute 1999
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/39817
Description
Summary:Defines the degree of women's involvement in irrigated agriculture and water users associations in two private irrigation canals in Ecuador and identifies factors that limit their involvement. Analyzes the effects of intra-household dynamics and the women's urban/rural backgrounds on participation.