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Research Paper | Business Economics | Burkina Faso | Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023 | Popularity: 5.3 / 10
The Gender Approach in the Production Projects of Irrigation Schemes in the High Basins Region of Burkina Faso
DEME El Hadji Yoro
Abstract: The gender approach is an interesting theme and taking it into account in development actions remains an imperative for inclusive and sustainable development. This research aimed to assess the degree of application of the gender approach in the distribution of agricultural production plots in hydro - agricultural schemes, to assess the consideration of gender in the distribution of production inputs subsidized by the State and to assess the representation of men and women in the governance bodies of hydro - agricultural schemes. To do this, and in terms of methodology, surveys were conducted among producers and supervisors of irrigated areas and lowlands in the Hauts Bassins region. The results of the survey showed disparities (varying from one municipality to another and from one province to another) according to gender in the distribution of land on the developments in the Hauts Bassins region. In general, in the Hauts Bassins region, men have greater access to land in the schemes than women. The average rate of access of women to developed land is about 39% in the lowlands and 30% in the developed areas in the Hauts Bassins. This paper also reveals that women have poor access to agricultural production inputs on agricultural facilities in Burkina Faso. This constitutes an obstacle to agricultural productivity, with rates of 5% and 6% respectively for women's access to seeds and fertilizers in the Hauts Bassins region. This research shows that women are poorly represented in the governance bodies of the developments with a rate of representation of 2% and 4% respectively in the perimeters in the lowlands. In terms of the involvement of public policies, it would be interesting to take into account: (i) the integration of gender in the diagnosis and formulation of projects; (ii) integration of a gender monitoring mechanism; (iii) training of rural development agents; (iv) sensitization of the population on gender; (v) strengthening women's access to resources and services; (vi) the involvement of women in the decision - making bodies of agricultural production projects.
Keywords: Gender approach, hydro - agricultural development, governance, upper basin, production project
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023
Pages: 633 - 640
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