Women smallholder farmers' engagement in the vaccine chain in Sembabule District, Uganda : barriers and opportunities
2022
Tukahirwa, Lillian | Mugisha, Anthony | Kyewalabye, Elizabeth | Nsibirano, Ruth | Kabahango, Patricia
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.
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