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Study on women's organizations in Brufut and Gunjur communities and the factors that favour or impede their sustainability in the Gambia

Year of publication 1996

Pages 47

Author Touray, I.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Project

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Details are given of a study conducted to examine the women's organizations in the Brufut and Gunjur communities of the Gamia, with the aim of determining their objectives, the relationship between and problems within the groups, technical assistance needs of the groups, their credit needs and associated problems, their access to equipment and the utilization of their revenue. Findings indicate that the women organize themselves in various groups to address their needs and aspirations. Each of t he organizations has clearly defined objectives. In achieving the objectives, they encounter management problems and little or no access to resources. Various recommendations are suggested to ensure sustainability.

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Touray, I., Study on Women's Organizations in Brufut and Gunjur Communities and the 1996 Factors that Favour or Impede their Sustainability in the Gambia. Programme for the Integrated Development of Artisanal Fisheries in West Africa. Cotonou,Benin, 41p.,

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