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Impact of the shea nut industry on women's empowerment in Burkina Faso

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 60 p.

Author Chen, T.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-130005-3

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This study report, developed in collaboration with the Bright Futures of Burkina Faso, is based on the case study in Burkina Faso. It, through a survey of 183 women and 6 men including 36 leaders of shea groups, provides quantitative analysis on the economic resilience derived from shea nuts in terms of income, assets and savings; on the social indicators of wellbeing, education, health and living standards; and on the political implications, especially with regard to women’s decision making at home and at work, participation in the shea value chain and personal aspirations.

Language English

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