Gender considerations in development and utilisation of technological innovations: evidence from Ghana
2020
monica addison | gaudiose mujawamariya | ralph bam
The article investigates the linkages between gender, development and utilisation of technological innovations in Ghana. The study adopted an exploratory design and used thematic content analysis for the qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews with rice scientists and farmers. The findings revealed that research institutions lack the requisite mandate, capacity and resources to mainstream gender issues in research activities. The findings also showed that the varietal preference of male rice farmers is marketability, whereas that of their female counterparts is early maturity, suggesting differences in gender needs and concerns. Broader investment in rice research for gender-inclusiveness and equity is recommended.
Show more [+] Less [-]Monica Addison, Gaudiose Mujawamariya, Ralph Bam, 'Gender considerations in development and utilisation of technological innovations: evidence from Ghana', Development in Practice, vol. 30(1), pp.15-26, Routledge, 2020
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