Lightening the Load: Labour-saving technologies and practices for rural women - Softcover

Carr, Marilyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1853396893 ISBN 13: 9781853396892

Publisher: Practical Action Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

This timely publication looks at three decades of experiences in introducing labour-saving technologies and practices to rural women and in combating persistent gender discrimination. It also takes into account major developments in science, technology and innovation over the last several years and shows they can benefit women.

About this title

About the Authors

Marilyn Carr is Chief of the Economic Empowerment Section of the United Nations Development Fund for Women. She is a development economist with over 20 years experience in Asia and Africa and specializes in the fields of small enterprise development and technology choice and diffusion.

Maria Hartl is Technical Adviser for Gender and Social Equity in the IFAD Technical Advisory Division.

Edition details

• Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853396893
• ISBN 13: 9781853396892
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 74