Policy Solutions to Close Gender Gaps in the Agriculture Sector in Nigeria
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Substantial gender gaps exist in
labor force participation and productivity in the
agriculture sector in Nigeria. Closing the gender
productivity gap in agriculture could lead to sizable gains
in the Nigerian economy, boosting gross domestic product.
Key factors driving the gender gaps in agriculture include
women farmers’ limited use of farm inputs, choice of
lowvalue crops, and lower productivity of hired labor. To
successfully close gender gaps, policy makers not only need
a detailed account of what drives these gaps, but also a
rigorous evidence base on cost-effective policy options.
This brief offers guidance on interventions that could be
adopted to address the underlying constraints faced by women
farmers in Nigeria. These recommendations could also
meaningfully inform the framework and implementation of the
National Gender Policy on Agriculture.
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GENDER INNOVATION LAB, AGRICULTURE SECTOR, FEMALE EXTENSION AGENTS, FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS ON WOMEN FARMERS, PRODUCTIVE LABOR, HIGH-VALUE CROP PRODUCTION, FEMALE-MANAGED PLOTS, GENDER GAPS IN THE AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE POLICY, GENDER POLICY REFORM, WOMEN AND AGRICULTURE, AFRICA GENDER POLICY