Owning land a path out of poverty in Pakistan

Date

2011

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IDRC, Ottawa, ON, CA

Abstract

For decades, efforts to distribute agricultural land more equitably consistently excluded women. Then, a groundbreaking research project made women part of the discussion. It set the stage for a provincial campaign that for the first time in Pakistan’s history transferred land to poor women.

Description

This case study was written by Stephen Dale, with files from Rebecca Smith
French version available in IDRC Digital Library
Spanish version available in IDRC Digital Library

Keywords

PAKISTAN, LAND TITLES, PROPERTY RIGHTS, RIGHT OF ACCESS, WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION, POVERTY MITIGATION, WIDOWS, FEMALE-HEADED HOUSEHOLDS, GENDER EQUALITY, LAND REFORM

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