Women in African development : the challenges of globalization and liberalization in the 21st century / edited by Sylvain H. Boko, Mina Baliamoune-Lutz, and Sitawa R. Kimuna.

Other author Boko, Sylvain Hounkponou.
Other author Baliamoune-Lutz, Mina.
Other author Kimuna, Sitawa R.
Format Book
Publication InfoTrenton, NJ : Africa World Press, ©2005.
Descriptionxi, 199 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Part I: Perspective. Introduction -- Part II: Impact of globalization on women in Africa: conceptual issues. Globalization, economic growth and gender inequality: what fate awaits African women? / Mina Baliamoune-Lutz -- Women and economic liberalization in Kenya / Shadrak Nasong'o -- Women cross-border traders in west Africa / Gayle A. Morris and Mahir Saul -- Part III: The empowerment of women in Africa. Assessing the impact of women's participation in microfinance programs in Benin / Sylvain H. Boko and Rosita Najmi -- Land rights, land use and trade / Bola O. Akanji and H M Ogunwumiju -- Part IV: Sectoral analysis: the role and status of women in health and education: policy implications. Education of women as a contributor to economic growth in Africa / Nii O. Tackie, Meigan Fields, and Arthur Siaway -- Women's education, labor force participation and development in Africa / Elizabeth Asiedu and Donald Lien -- An assessment of women's contribution to an air pollution control policy in Benin / Toussaint Houeninvo and Sylvain H. Boko -- Elderly women, economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa / Sitawa Kimuna -- Part V: What to do next? Conclusions and policy recommendations.
General noteSome of the chapters were presented as papers at a conference on "Globalization, Economic Liberalization, and the Role of Women in Economic Growth and Development in Africa: The Challenge for the 21st Century" held at Wake Forest University, September 6-8, 2002.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005012245
ISBN1592211968 (cloth)
ISBN1592211976 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks HQ1240.5.A35 B65 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold