They are far more likely than men to lose access to the water, forests, and land upon which they depend for their subsistence needs. Policy Implications Policymakers must look beyond legal and formal rights to understand the complex ways that access to resources is determined. The findings of this study strongly suggest that privatization programs should encourage ownership by women, and should include complementary programs to provide essential resources for production, including credit, legal assistance, and other resources. Wherever possible, alternative arrangements accommodating multiple users should be encouraged to promote sustainability of both the resources and the community. Download full-text discussion paper .
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