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Gender and Adjustment in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on 1 January 1993

This report surveys current thinking on adjustment in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly with regards to poverty and gender considerations. Gender issues are discussed in relation to agriculture and rural development and the social sector reforms under adjustment. The final section looks at gender in relation to programmes designed to alleviate the social costs of adjustment. It concludes with a number of policy recommendations. Illustrative statistics are provided.

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authors
Baden, S
isbn
1 85864 143 8

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