Bolwig, Simon | 2007
- Author(s): Bolwig, Simon
- Publisher: Louis Bolk institute]
- Pages: --
- Keywords: organic farming, social justice, economic development, gender, standards, uganda, tanzania
Organic export growth does not necessarily lead to improved welfare for producers and workers. Two studies look into certified organic production in Uganda and Tanzania, quantifying the economic and social impacts of conversion and addressing organisational, institutional and technology issues.
Bolwig, Simon and Odeke, Moses | 2007
- Author(s): Bolwig, Simon and Odeke, Moses
- Publisher: Export promotion of organic products from Africa (EPOPA)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, purchasing, sustainable development, pineapples, coffee, export promotion, organic farming, small farms, food security, women, east africa, uganda
Research among organic coffee and pineapple farmers in eastern and central Uganda shows that that organic export production improves food security by raising cash incomes.
Boodhna, Anoushka | cop. 2011
- Author(s): Boodhna, Anoushka
- Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, gender mainstreaming, women, agricultural product marketing, income sources, coffee, cocoa
The paper aims to provide a deeper understanding of gender-specific features of the value chain and how this brings benefits to the entire community. It provides recommendations on institutional settings, logistics, technology and marketing in designing trading relationships that include women.
Carr, Marilyn | cop. 2004
- Author(s): Carr, Marilyn
- Publisher: Commonwealth secretariat
- Pages: --
- Keywords: globalization, horticulture, agricultural products, women workers, cocoa, coconut oil, nuts, labour legislation, clothing industry, telecommunication industry, exports, trade policy, bangladesh, ghana, india, mozambique, samoa, south africa
Using six case studies, the article analyses successful strategies to link low-income women producers with global markets or to create jobs for women in export markets; the role of government and other actors in successful strategies; and the replicability and sustainability of achievements.
Chan, Man-Kwun and Barrientos, Stephanie Ware | [2010]
- Author(s): Chan, Man-Kwun and Barrientos, Stephanie Ware
- Publisher: Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
- Pages: --
- Keywords: gender equality, women workers, food production, small farms, standards, coffee, tea, cocoa, development strategies, agroindustry, transnational corporations, women, gender, developing countries, kenya, ghana, uganda, tanzania
This guide provides practical guidance about what food companies can do to encourage greater participation of, and support for, women in their smallholder-based supply chains. Examples of good practice and in-depth studies are used to illustrate and support this guidance.