Women and rural development
Women and rural development
March 2011
When women are economically and socially empowered, they become a potent force for change. In rural areas of the developing world, women play a key role in running households and make major
contributions to agricultural production. But the inequalities that exist between women and men make it difficult for women to fulfil their potential.
contributions to agricultural production. But the inequalities that exist between women and men make it difficult for women to fulfil their potential.
