Title: Chains of fortune : linking women producers and workers with global markets

Authors: Carr, Marilyn

Place: London

Publisher: Commonwealth secretariat

Year: 2004

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Subject: Gender Equity in Certified Chains

Keywords: globalization, horticulture, agricultural products, women workers, cocoa, coconut oil, nuts, labour legislation, clothing industry, telecommunication industry, exports, trade policy, bangladesh, ghana, india, mozambique, samoa, south africa

Abstract: Using six case studies, the article analyses successful strategies to link low-income women producers with global markets or to create jobs for women in export markets; the role of government and other actors in successful strategies; and the replicability and sustainability of achievements.

URL: http://wiego.org/sites/wiego.org/files/publications/files/Carr-ChainsofFortune.pdf

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