Title: Improving opportunities for women in smallholder-based supply chains : business case and practical guidance for international food companies : the guide

Authors: Chan, Man-Kwun and Barrientos, Stephanie Ware

Place: [Seattle, WA etc.]

Publisher: Bill and Melinda Gates foundation

Year: [2010]

PAGE: --

Subject: Gender Equity in Certified Chains , Value Chains for Development

Keywords: gender equality, women workers, food production, small farms, standards, coffee, tea, cocoa, development strategies, agroindustry, transnational corporations, women, gender, developing countries, kenya, ghana, uganda, tanzania

Abstract: This guide provides practical guidance about what food companies can do to encourage greater participation of, and support for, women in their smallholder-based supply chains. Examples of good practice and in-depth studies are used to illustrate and support this guidance.

URL: http://www.gatesfoundation.org/learning/Documents/gender-value-chain-guide.pdf

Document type: Other