Women smallholder farmers' engagement in the vaccine chain in Sembabule District, Uganda
Barriers and Opportunities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5144599 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lillian Tukahirwa (Franciscus Vlietland, corresponding author), Anthony Mugisha (0000-0003-0444-1156), Elizabeth Kyewalabye, Ruth Nsibirano (0000-0001-8333-6076, Twitter (United States)), Patricia Kabahango, Dean Kusiimakwe, Kenneth Mugabi (0000-0002-3642-2454), Winnie Bikaako, Beth Miller, Beth A Miller (0000-0002-0241-654X), Brigitte Bagnol (0000-0002-0287-0152), Agnes Yawe, Meghan Stanley, Hellen Amuguni (0000-0003-4926-2661) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 416-433 |
| Publication date | 2023-05-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development in Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-4524 • E-ISSN: 1364-9213 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09614524.2022.2105817 |
| OpenAlex | W4290739157 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 28 |
This paper explores women smallholder livestock farmers’ barriers to effective participation in the livestock vaccine value chain (LVVC) and strategies for optimising the use of vaccines against poultry (Newcastle disease), and goat diseases (Peste des Petits Ruminants) in Sembabule District, Uganda. Using the three domains of empowerment theory: intrinsic, instrumental, and collective agency combined with USAID’s gender analysis framework, we found that limited control over resources, and inadequate gender responsive policies hinder women’s participation. Self-help groups increased opportunity for livestock ownership, autonomy, and decision-making. Engagement of women in the LVVC, is an entry point for improved vaccine accessibility, and agency
Autonomy · Business · Economic growth · Economics · Empowerment · Geography · Livestock · Political science · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Agricultural Innovations and Practices · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Microfinance and Financial Inclusion
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |