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Territorial markets for women's economic inclusion

Unleashing the potential of territorial markets for social inclusion and equal economic opportunities

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 5p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) developed and published a comprehensive methodology for the mapping of territorial markets where smallholder farmers mostly operate. The methodology was used to conduct mapping processes of territorial markets in several countries – including Malawi, Paraguay and the United Republic of Tanzania – which led to the identification of entry points for improving women's economic inclusion. This publication focuses on the targeted microfinance interventions and business development services that can enable women retailers to scale up their businesses and to fully benefit from their participation in territorial markets.

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