2026-06-27http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/171213Defines the degree of women's involvement in irrigated agriculture and water users associations in two private irrigation canals in Ecuador and identifies factors that limit their involvement. Analyzes the effects of intra-household dynamics and the women's urban/rural backgrounds on participation.application/pdfOpen Accesswomen in developmentgenderlabourprivatizationhouseholdsirrigated farmingirrigation canalswater users' associationsparticipatory managementwater allocationcase studiesGender issues and women's participation in irrigated agriculture: the case of two private irrigation canals in Carchi, EcuadorReport