Improving gender responsiveness of the cassava value chain in sub-Saharan Africa
The role of CSR in Nigeria’s oil-producing region
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21295854 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joseph Ikechukwu Uduji (0000-0002-2715-5411, University of Nigeria), Nduka Vitalis Elda Okolo-Obasi (University of Nigeria), Joy Ukamaka Uduji (Enugu State University of Science and Technology), Emeka Steve Emengini (0000-0003-0718-8328, University of Nigeria), Longinus Chukwudi Odoh (University of Nigeria), Deborah Patience Okoro (University of Nigeria), Chikodili Nkiruka Okafor, Chinenye Lilian Okafor (0000-0002-0911-2645, University of Nigeria) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 695-714 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-14 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-05-2024-0524 |
| OpenAlex | W4405585302 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies’ (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. Its special focus is to investigate the impact of the global memorandum of understanding (GMoU) on improving gender responsiveness of the cassava value chain (CVC) in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This paper adopts a survey research technique, aimed at gathering information from a representative sample of the population, as it is essentially cross-sectional, describing and interpreting the current situation. A total of 780 rural women respondents were sampled across the Niger Delta region. Findings The results from the use of a combined logit model and propensity score matching indicate that CSR of the MOCs using the GMoU model has recorded little but significant success in enhancing rural women’s participation in the CVC in the Niger Delta. Practical implications This implies that if CSR interventions are not tailored to enhance opportunities for women, they may contribute towards reducing the participation of women in economic, political and social development and, by extension, damping efforts of reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) in the Niger Delta. Social implications This suggests that MOCs’ CSR interventions in the CVC should consider gender relations to benefit men and women and alleviate household poverty. Originality/value This research contributes to the inequality debate in the agrifood value chain and inclusive growth literature from the CSR perspective in developing countries and the rationale for demand for social projects by host communities. It concludes that businesses has an obligation to help in solving problems of public concern
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |