CAHSS Faculty Articles

Gender Issues and Women Participation in Irrigated Agriculture: The Case of Two Private Irrigation Canals in Carchi, Ecuador

ORCID ID

0000-0001-9314-748X

Publication Title

Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

ISSN

1026-0862

Publication Date

1-1-1999

Abstract

Defines 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.

DOI

10.3910/2009.037

Volume

31

First Page

1

Last Page

23

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