Women's empowerment in water management across Africa

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ID4891052
AuthorsSoufiane Haddout (0000-0001-6603-3866, Université Ibn-Tofail, corresponding author), Lidia Cardoso (Ministry of Sea, Inland Water and Fisheries, Maputo, Mozambique), A M Hoguane (0000-0002-8378-4896, Eduardo Mondlane University), K L Priya (TKM College of Engineering), Joan Cecilia C Casila (0000-0001-6319-8999, University of the Philippines Los Baños), Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan (0000-0003-1362-6339, Xiamen University), I Ljubenkov (Water Development Ltd, Split, Croatia)
Year2024
Volume34
Issue6
Pages810-823
Publication date2024-08-17
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopment in Practice (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09614524.2024.2338211
OpenAlexW4394598441
LanguageEN
References cited12

This paper delves into the intersection of women's empowerment and water management throughout Africa, examining the diverse roles women undertake in water governance through the lens of case studies and initiatives showcasing their contributions to sustainable development. Utilising interdisciplinary perspectives, the paper scrutinises policy frameworks, institutional mechanisms, and challenges confronting women in water management, emphasising the necessity of gender-responsive approaches and collaborative efforts to foster equitable and resilient water systems. Through empowerment, innovation, and partnership, women emerge as pivotal catalysts for change in navigating the intricate landscape of water governance across the continent

Business · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Empowerment · Ethnology · Geography · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · South asia · Women's empowerment · Child Nutrition and Water Access · Water Governance and Infrastructure · Water resources management and optimization

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