Understanding Gender and Social Differentiation in the Context of Agricultural Commercialisation and Implications for Livelihoods in Rural Malawi

This study investigates gender and social differences in agricultural commercialisation in rural Malawi

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 May 2021

• Country: Malawi
• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Agriculture, Social Change
• Authors: Mgalamadzi, L.M.

Abstract

Agricultural commercialisation is widely recognised as a catalyst to economic growth and development in low and middle-income countries. This study investigates gender and social differences in agricultural commercialisation in rural Malawi. Specifically, the paper analyses different levels of agricultural commercialisation among gender and wealth categories; the specific gender and social issues that facilitate or impede agricultural commercialisation among gender and wealth categories; and their implications for commercialisation and livelihoods among gender and wealth categories.

This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

Citation

Mgalamadzi, L.M. et al. (2021) Understanding Gender and Social Differentiation in the Context of Agricultural Commercialisation and Implications for Livelihoods in Rural Malawi, APRA Working Paper 58, Brighton: Future Agricultures Consortium

Link

Working Paper 58: Understanding Gender and Social Differentiation in the Context of Agricultural Commercialisation and Implications for Livelihoods in Rural Malawi

Published 4 May 2021