Influential Factors on Women's Participation in Agricultural Cooperative in the Digital Era

Vijay Kumar Pandey; Abebe Shanko; Meenakshi Kaul

doi:10.4108/eetsis.4836

Authors

Vijay Kumar Pandey Symbiosis International University
Abebe Shanko Wollega University
Meenakshi Kaul Symbiosis International University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4108/eetsis.4836

Keywords:

Women's participation, farmers' multipurpose cooperative, constraining factors, cooperative management, Ethiopia

Abstract

Digitalization has brought ease in managing the operations of organizations in the world. However, education and digital literacy become hurdles for involving marginalized people. The participation of women is crucial for the overall development of humankind. "Gender equality and women's empowerment are essential for achieving sustainable development and creating a more just and equitable world"[1]. Indeed, greater women's participation can significantly boost qualitative and quantitative output in all fields. Promoting women's participation in rural areas can significantly impact agricultural economies, including increasing food production and dairy output. However, the participation of women in decision-making, particularly in rural areas, is often limited. This paper focuses on Identifying and analyzing the factors that prevent women from playing a more significant role in rural economies, which is an essential step towards promoting women's economic empowerment and achieving more equitable and sustainable development outcomes in the digital era. The study's finding suggests that education levels, lack of adequate training, and household work are key factors that limit the participation of women.

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