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19 Dec 2012

An Oxfam Online Discussion Essay on the Future of Agriculture

By Madiodio Niasse, Secretariat Director, International Land Coalition (ILC)
 

"While farming is increasingly reliant on women’s labour, women’s lack of secure land tenure severely limits their influence over farming decisions. Closing the gender gap in land rights would increase productivity and total output. And it would help women exercise their rights as citizens."

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