Essays about: "rural women development"

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1. 6. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Khondaker Nusrat Sharmin Tumpa; [2023]
   Keywords : Homestead gardening; sustainable; food system; food security; women;

   Abstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE

3. 7. Women, Urban Informality and Collective Resistance : A case study on the value of self-help groups for marginalised women in Mathare informal area, Nairobi

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Saale Kaubi; [2023]
   Keywords : self-help groups; marginalised women; informal settlements; urban growth; collective resistance; advancement of women; social capital; social network; Nairobi; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Rapid urban growth has brought along various social, economic, and environmental issues, including the expansion of informal settlements – deprived areas lacking proper housing, basic services, and safety. Informal areas, inequalities and exclusion are common features in Nairobi, where more than half of the population is residing in slums. READ MORE

4. 8. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
   Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

   Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

5. 9. The female perspective on a situation of uncertainty : examining gendered and accumulated vulnerability in multiexposure to stressors through a case study in rural Nepal

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Filippa Dahlback; [2023]
   Keywords : Multi-exposure; stressors; climate change; Ghorka earthquake; COVID-19; vulnerability; gender; Nepal; life histories; small-scale farmers;

   Abstract : Climate change impacts are becoming more severe globally, with estimations of a continued negative trend in the future. This interacts with increasing natural disasters as well as non-climatic stressors, such as pandemics or social stressors, creating a multi-exposure to stressors especially harmful for rural populations and small-scale farmers who depend on natural resources for their livelihoods. READ MORE

6. 10. Socioeconomic impacts of the Ten Billion Tree Tsunami (TBTT) plantation project on the participating communities

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Javeria Haris; [2023]
   Keywords : tree plantation; socioeconomic; rural livelihoods; sustainable livelihood framework;

   Abstract : Tree plantations are regarded as one of the key components to fight the environmental challenges. Such plantations may impact the livelihoods of the local populations in both positive and negative ways. READ MORE