Motivations and Effectiveness of Women's Groups for Tomato Production in Soni, Tanzania

R. Manzanera-Ruiz and Carmen Lizarraga

Journal of Human Development and Capabilities, 2016, vol. 17, issue 1, 93-109

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to analyse the formation of informal women's groups for cash crop production of tomatoes in Soni (Tanzania) as a specific manifestation of collective action. Theoretical contributions from collective action, group formation and empowerment help towards a better understanding about the relations of collective action and women's empowerment. To carry out this research, mainly qualitative methodology is used through ethnographic fieldwork over a long duration of two years (2007--2009).The results show gender as a source of power differences in access to resources in agriculture; identify women's motivations for participation and non-participation in tomato groups; define characteristics of women's tomato groups; and establish the effectiveness of this collective action on women's agency. A better understanding of informal groups can help policy-makers and practitioners assess whether their programmes are hitting or missing their targets.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/19452829.2015.1076773

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