Fact sheet: Zimbabwe - Women, agriculture and rural development


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Population:

10.4 million

Growth rate:

3.0 %

Fertility rate:

4.6

IMR:

47/1000 births

GNP/head:

US$570


Source: World Bank Atlas, 1994.


Contents


Importance of agriculture to the economy

Role of woman in agriculture

Sharing of power and decision-making

Mechanisms to promote the advancement of woman

Women's rights

Selected programmes in support of women in agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Areas to be strengthened

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