Designing Agricultural Technology for African Women Farmers: Lessons from 25 Years of Experience |
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Authors: | Cheryl R Doss |
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Institution: | a Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA and CIMMYT (International Center for the Improvement of Wheat and Maize) Mexico city, Mexico |
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Abstract: | African women farmers are less likely than men to adopt improved crop varieties and management systems. This paper addresses two issues: How does gender affect technology adoption among African farmers? How does the introduction of new technologies affect women's well-being? Three conclusions come out of an extensive and critical review of the literature. First, African households are complex and heterogeneous. Second, gender roles within African households and communities cannot be simply summarized. Third, gender roles and responsibilities are dynamic; they respond to changing economic circumstances. The paper demonstrates the complexity and importance of efforts to design interventions for African women. |
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Keywords: | technology adoption Africa gender |
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