Cynthia Nneka Olumba
Biographic Data
| ID | 4607604 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Cynthia Nneka Olumba |
| GIVEN NAMES | Cynthia Nneka |
| FAMILY NAME | Olumba |
| SIGNATURE | OLUMBA C N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0652-9824 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Different contexts, shared struggles
Women are essential contributors to agriculture globally, yet persistent gendered inequalities constrain their opportunities and agency within the sector. This study examines how gendered inequalities in agriculture are experienced and reproduced across two contrasting contexts: the Scottish Islands (Global North) and Southeast Nigeria (Global South). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with women fa…
Gender and Land Degradation Neutrality ( LDN )
Legislative frameworks that support gender equality are crucial for addressing structural inequalities, protecting women's rights, and achieving gender‐equitable land degradation neutrality (LDN) outcomes. This study examines the extent to which national‐level policies and legislation governing LDN and related sectors incorporate gender considerations and assesses their potential to advance gender‐equitable LDN outcomes. The analysis focuses on N…
Rethinking gender disadvantage
Sustainable Land Management Practices (SLMPs) are crucial for addressing land degradation, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing food security. Yet, adoption remains low due to a complex interplay of socio-economic and institutional constraints. While previous research has explored these constraints, there has been limited focus on how gender intersects with household structure to influence the likelihood of experiencing these barrie…
Analysis of the enabling environment for delivering land degradation neutrality in Nigeria
The discourse around the planning, monitoring, and assessment of land degradation neutrality (LDN) has been communicated strongly on global and national scales; however, there is relatively little information on the enabling environment that will support the achievement of LDN targets locally. Recognising the dearth of studies that apply the LDN concept at the local scale, this study investigated local stakeholders' perspectives on the progress t…
Enhancing the Adoption Intensity of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Southeast Nigeria
The relationship between farmers' education and the adoption of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices remains unclear in the literature. Additionally, research on the mechanisms underlying this relationship remains limited. This study investigates how farmers' education influences SLM adoption intensity, focusing on mediating factors of trust in extension agents' (EAs') advice, risk aversion, and positive belief in SLM practices. Data from …
Gendered livelihoods and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Nigeria
Feminist research maintains that livelihood activities are socially differentiated. While gendered unevenness in livelihood opportunities may condition the agricultural adaptive capacities of male-headed households (MHHs) and female-headed households (FHHs) to climate change, the gendered dimensions of livelihood activities have not been addressed in much of the climate-smart agriculture practices (CSAPs) adoption literature. This paper expands f…
Climate change perception, adaptation strategies, and constraints amongst urban farmers in Anambra Metropolis, Nigeria
Urban agriculture has been recognized as a climate change and risk reduction strategy. However, it is still unclear how urban farmers perceive climate change and what constraints they encounter in adapting to its impacts. This study aims to understand urban farmers’ perceptions and climate change adaptation constraints in Nigeria. Data were obtained through household surveys using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and component factor analy…
An assessment of discriminatory factors contributing to gender inequality among farmers participating in urban agriculture in Southeast Nigeria
Constraints to urban agriculture in southeast Nigeria
Urban agriculture (UA) is promoted as a viable strategy to support the food demands of the increasing urban population in the global south. However, UA faces severe constraints that could undermine this potential. To sustain urban food production, there is a research need to identify the main factors deterring UA activities. This study, therefore, aims to examine the constraints faced by urban farmers in carrying out their UA production activitie…
Gendered livelihoods and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Nigeria
Feminist research maintains that livelihood activities are socially differentiated. While gendered unevenness in livelihood opportunities may condition the agricultural adaptive capacities of male-headed households (MHHs) and female-headed households (FHHs) to climate change, the gendered dimensions of livelihood activities have not been addressed in much of the climate-smart agriculture practices (CSAPs) adoption literature. This paper expands f…
Enhancing the Adoption Intensity of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Southeast Nigeria
The relationship between farmers' education and the adoption of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices remains unclear in the literature. Additionally, research on the mechanisms underlying this relationship remains limited. This study investigates how farmers' education influences SLM adoption intensity, focusing on mediating factors of trust in extension agents' (EAs') advice, risk aversion, and positive belief in SLM practices. Data from …
Constraints to urban agriculture in southeast Nigeria
Urban agriculture (UA) is promoted as a viable strategy to support the food demands of the increasing urban population in the global south. However, UA faces severe constraints that could undermine this potential. To sustain urban food production, there is a research need to identify the main factors deterring UA activities. This study, therefore, aims to examine the constraints faced by urban farmers in carrying out their UA production activitie…
An assessment of discriminatory factors contributing to gender inequality among farmers participating in urban agriculture in Southeast Nigeria
Climate change perception, adaptation strategies, and constraints amongst urban farmers in Anambra Metropolis, Nigeria
Urban agriculture has been recognized as a climate change and risk reduction strategy. However, it is still unclear how urban farmers perceive climate change and what constraints they encounter in adapting to its impacts. This study aims to understand urban farmers’ perceptions and climate change adaptation constraints in Nigeria. Data were obtained through household surveys using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and component factor analy…
Analysis of the enabling environment for delivering land degradation neutrality in Nigeria
The discourse around the planning, monitoring, and assessment of land degradation neutrality (LDN) has been communicated strongly on global and national scales; however, there is relatively little information on the enabling environment that will support the achievement of LDN targets locally. Recognising the dearth of studies that apply the LDN concept at the local scale, this study investigated local stakeholders' perspectives on the progress t…
Enhancing the Adoption Intensity of Sustainable Land Management Practices in Southeast Nigeria
The relationship between farmers' education and the adoption of Sustainable Land Management (SLM) practices remains unclear in the literature. Additionally, research on the mechanisms underlying this relationship remains limited. This study investigates how farmers' education influences SLM adoption intensity, focusing on mediating factors of trust in extension agents' (EAs') advice, risk aversion, and positive belief in SLM practices. Data from …
Gendered livelihoods and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices in Nigeria
Feminist research maintains that livelihood activities are socially differentiated. While gendered unevenness in livelihood opportunities may condition the agricultural adaptive capacities of male-headed households (MHHs) and female-headed households (FHHs) to climate change, the gendered dimensions of livelihood activities have not been addressed in much of the climate-smart agriculture practices (CSAPs) adoption literature. This paper expands f…
Different contexts, shared struggles
Women are essential contributors to agriculture globally, yet persistent gendered inequalities constrain their opportunities and agency within the sector. This study examines how gendered inequalities in agriculture are experienced and reproduced across two contrasting contexts: the Scottish Islands (Global North) and Southeast Nigeria (Global South). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with women fa…
Gender and Land Degradation Neutrality ( LDN )
Legislative frameworks that support gender equality are crucial for addressing structural inequalities, protecting women's rights, and achieving gender‐equitable land degradation neutrality (LDN) outcomes. This study examines the extent to which national‐level policies and legislation governing LDN and related sectors incorporate gender considerations and assesses their potential to advance gender‐equitable LDN outcomes. The analysis focuses on N…
Rethinking gender disadvantage
Sustainable Land Management Practices (SLMPs) are crucial for addressing land degradation, improving agricultural productivity, and enhancing food security. Yet, adoption remains low due to a complex interplay of socio-economic and institutional constraints. While previous research has explored these constraints, there has been limited focus on how gender intersects with household structure to influence the likelihood of experiencing these barrie…
Agriculture (6 works) · Business (6 works) · Economics (6 works) · Geography (5 works) · Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development (4 works) · Environmental planning (4 works) · Land Rights and Reforms (4 works) · Agricultural Innovations and Practices (3 works) · Economic growth (3 works) · Environmental resource management (3 works)