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Mechanization supports women farmers’ productivity, but impact on empowerment is inconclusive

Mechanization is regarded as a key tool in the empowerment of women in agriculture. It is often associated with an increase in farmers’ income and time available to invest in alternative economic activities. Evidence suggests a limited but positive impact of mechanization on women’s agricultural productivity. Evidence on the specic benets of mechanization for women and its different impacts on women and men farmers remains inadequate.

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Author: Edoardo Masset
Other authors: Suchi Kapoor Malhotra
Organization: CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform
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Year: 2024
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Type: Article
Content language: English
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