Provides an overview of the status of women's participation in cooperatives in East Africa, assesses the factors affecting it, analyses its benefits, and reviews the emerging good practices in this field. Highlights practical steps for the development of a more gender-equitable model of cooperative development that advances women's empowerment.

Sammlung von 20 Konferenzpapieren, darunter Fallstudien mit Erfahrungen aus 13 afrikanischen Staaten (Angola, Botswana, Äthiopien, Gambia, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe).

This Book Brings Front That Cooperative Sector Has Not Taken Much Interest In The Formation Of Women S Cooperative And When They Have, Men Usually Still Dominate It. Yet Those Who Have Successfully Organized Their Has Not Only Strengthened And Increased Their, But Has Also Changed Their Perceptions In Positives Way. These Perceptions Have Effective On Many Issues Such As Resistance Against Changes In Technology Which Could Create Loss Of Employment, Appeals For Improving Legal Services To Safeguard Women S Rights And Reduction Of Occupational And Occupational Health Hazards. This Book Present Ways Measures For Engaging Poor Women In Cooperatives And Thereby Leading Them To Bread. Cooperative Education Needs To Be Included In Academic Streamline. Cooperative Department Also Requires Reviewing Its Infrastructure And Credit Policies And Training Their Personnel Their Own Cooperatives.