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Rural Women and Innovation in Ivorian Rural Areas

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  • Kouassi N’goran François

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This paper aims to shed light on the central role of rural women in the agricultural production process in Cote d’Ivoire, in particular their potential for innovation and social change. Although they are not included in agricultural innovation projects, women remain the main agents testing out new techniques and ideas. As regards innovations, women display more self-confidence and a desire to know and understand new things. They show a high level of interest in activities and an ability to start varied experiences. Our study has been conducted from the introduction of new varieties of rice and maize in the Gagnoa area. It shows that innovations have a greater chance of success when they go through women. Therefore, the study suggests building women capacity and strengthening their position in agricultural production, if we want to ensure better adoption of innovation.

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  • Kouassi N’goran François, 2016. "Rural Women and Innovation in Ivorian Rural Areas," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 6(8), pages 472-477.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:6:y:2016:i:8:p:472-477:id:2831
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