Applying a Gender Lens to Agriculture: Farmers, Leaders, and Hidden Influencers in the Rural Economy
September 01, 2014
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In this 14-page issue brief, the second in Root Capital’s Issue Brief Series, Root Capital shares its experience of applying a gender lens to work in smallholder agricultural finance.
From the brief:"The purpose of this issue brief is to share Root Capital’s experience of applying a gender lens to our work in smallholder agricultural finance. In doing so, we can better understand the areas in which we know we support women (as leaders, farmers, and agroprocessing employees), and identify new areas for potential impact that further foster economic empowerment for women (midlevel managers and field officers)."
