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Women‘s access to and control over the 5 forms of capital in Machakos town sub-county, Kenya
(2023-07-07) Opondoh, Angela Adhiambo; Muga, Geoffrey; Kaluwa, Catherine; Oduma, Jemimah; Bagnol, Brigitte
This mixed-methods study examines female small livestock owners’ five forms of capital (personal, human, social, financial, and physical) in Kola and Kalama wards of Machakos Town sub-county, Kenya. Based on analyses of 39 individual interviews and focus group discussions we analyze how the complex and dynamic position of smallholder women farmers at the household and community level is influenced by local culture and politics. Gender intersects with ethnicity, age, socio-economic status, education, and marital status to create patterns of disadvantage and marginalization from resources including decision-making. Men use all forms of violence to control most forms of capital. The only forms of capital which women have some control over are physical capital (small livestock such as chickens, goats) and social capital (groups, networks). Strategically, these women have developed a “code of conduct” that uses their social capital to achieve their goals. Women’s groups provide opportunities for women to increase their power in their households and in their communities, and social networks can be targeted for interventional research aimed at increasing access to livestock vaccines and veterinary services.
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SheVax+ : activity report on Rwanda stakeholder engagement meeting
(2023-02-22) SheVax+
This document is an activity report for the in-person meeting with partners and stakeholders of the SheVax+ program held in February 2023 in Rwanda.
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SheVax+ : activity report on focus group discussions and key informant interviews
(2022) SheVax+
This document is an activity report the for focus group discussions and informant interviews for the SheVax+ program which were conducted in 2022 in Kenya.
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SheVax+ : activity report on Photovoice in Kenya
(2023-02) SheVax+
This document is an activity report the for photovoice group meetings for the SheVax+ program which were conducted from 2021-2023 in Kenya.