The Feminization of Development Processes in Africa
Subtitle: Current and Future Perspectives
Contributors: Valentine Udoh James (Editor); James S. Etim (Editor)
Publisher: Praeger Publishers
Published: April 30, 1999
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780275959463
Subjects: Development economics; Development studies; Women's studies; Development Studies (Social Sciences); Sociology Of Women; Social Science; Sociology; Africa; Africa - General; Development - Sustainable Development; Feminism & Feminist Theory; Business & Economics / Economic Development; International; Sociology - General; Women's Studies - General; Feminism; Women in development; Women in public life
First sentence: The introduction of gender issues into the discussion of development in the emerging nations of the world is a highly contested issue but needs consideration if the developing world is to maximize the amount of talents and knowledge necessary to combat poverty and to play an important role in global affairs.