The gender factor in rural energy systems in Africa: some evidence from Ghana.
1998
Osei, W. Y. | Ofori-Amoah, B.
The paper analyses the role of women in the rural energy sector in sub-Saharan Africa using information based on a comprehensive woodfuel study undertaken in Ghana (371 households from three villages in south eastern Ghana were surveyed [no year given]). The paper provides information on the complexity and dynamics of socioeconomic relationships of rural energy systems, and information that will help energy and development planners to evolve efficient rural energy systems in Africa for sustainable development initiatives. Specific patterns, constraints, future trends, and the extent and conditions under which women's development potentials are affected are analysed. Issues discussed are: the gender factor in agrarian and rural energy systems; the case study; and analysis of general patterns (rural energy and women's socioeconomic opportunities; women, woodfuel, and low-valued tasks in the food system; low male involvement in wood collection; and woodfuel and women's health).
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