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Gendered Asset Inequalities in Africa

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This article looks at gendered asset inequalities in Africa. It shows that women have lower access to land; pursue largely informal and smaller entrepreneurial activities that pay less and have low value addition; have lower access to formal finance; and, have lower political capital. To close the gendered asset gap, there is need for: reform of land and financial laws; entrepreneurial training for women; affirmative action in key areas such as education and employment; special funds/programmes for women; and, use of quotas to enhance political participation by women.

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  • Bernadette M Wanjala, 2014. "Gendered Asset Inequalities in Africa," Development, Palgrave Macmillan;Society for International Deveopment, vol. 57(3-4), pages 472-480, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:develp:v:57:y:2014:i:3-4:p:472-480
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