Rural energy crisis in Ghana: its implications for women's work and household survival

Ardayfio E.

ILO Working Papers from International Labour Organization

Abstract: Working paper on effects of energy shortages on homemaker activities and income generating activities of rural women in Southern Ghana. Examines the production and supply of fuelwood, the labour force participation of rural women workers in food production and small-scale industry, and the impact of energy shortage on family nutrition and health. Includes recommendations regarding fuel supply and water supply and the choice of technology in the household. Bibliography and statistical tables.

Keywords: energy; homemaker; income generating activities; rural women; production; supply.; fuelwood; labour force participation; rural area; women workers; food production; small scale industry.; family.; nutrition; health; fuel supply; water supply; choice of technology; household.; statistical table; énergie; femme au foyer; activités rémunératrices; femmes rurales; production; offre; bois de chauffage; taux d'activité; zone rurale; travailleuses; production alimentaire; petite industrie; famille; nutrition; santé; disponibilités en combustible; alimentation en eau; choix de technologie; ménage; tableau statistique; energía; ama de casa; actividades generadoras de ingresos; mujeres rurales; producción; oferta; leña; tasa de actividad de mano de obra; zona rural; trabajadoras; producción alimentaria; pequeña industria; familia; nutrición; salud; abastecimiento de combustibles; abastecimiento de agua; elección de tecnología; hogar; cuadros estadísticos (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 104 P. pages
Date: 1986
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Published in World Employment Programme research working paper. WEP 10, Rural Employment Policy Research Programme

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