Organic production is considered a potential tool to improve rural livelihoods, especially as the market for organic products continue to surge in many countries. Against this backdrop, the study examined women's participation in organic Shea butter processing (OSBP) and its impact on household income in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 202 women processors, while semi-structured questionnaires were employed to collect primary data. The relative importance index was used to analyze the reasons for processing Shea butter organically or conventionally, while the Garrett ranking technique was used to identify the constraints of organic Shea butter processing. The propensity score matching (PSM) approach was also employed to determine the impact of OSBP participation on household income. The results revealed that women process Shea nut organically to earn premium, international recognition and market for organic products, financial support, and higher profit. Women who did not participate in OSBP complained about limited availability of raw high-quality materials, long-distance to the source of raw materials and lack of credit. Household size, years in Shea butter processing, own processing equipment, perception about premium for organic processing, perception about ready market for organic Shea butter, perception about accessing credit for organic processing, and record-keeping significantly influenced participation in OSBP. The results from the PSM analysis revealed that the average household income of organic Shea butter processors (GHȻ 4192.037) was statistically higher than the average household income of conventional Shea butter processors (GHȻ 1527.883) at 1% significance level. The study suggests that women should be educated, trained, and stimulated with credit to increase their participation in OSBP and increase household income.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE
- INTRODUCTION
- Background of the study
- Problem statement
- Research questions
- Objectives of the study
- Justification of the study
- Scope of the study
- Organization of the study
- CHAPTER TWO
- LITERATURE REVIEW
- Overview and characteristics of Shea
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study examines the role of women in the organic Shea butter processing industry in Tamale, Ghana. The research investigates the reasons why women choose to process Shea butter organically, the constraints they face, and the impact of organic Shea butter processing on household income. The study utilizes a multi-stage sampling technique to collect primary data from 202 women processors through semi-structured questionnaires.
- Women's participation in organic Shea butter processing
- Factors influencing participation in organic Shea butter processing
- Constraints faced by women in organic Shea butter processing
- Impact of organic Shea butter processing on household income
- Potential strategies for enhancing women's participation and income
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One provides an introduction to the study, outlining the background, problem statement, research questions, objectives, justification, scope, and organization of the study. It highlights the importance of organic production for rural livelihoods and the need to understand women's role in organic Shea butter processing in Ghana.
Chapter Two delves into the literature review, providing an overview and characteristics of Shea and its significance in the Ghanaian economy. This chapter examines existing knowledge on women's participation in Shea butter processing, the factors influencing their choices, the constraints they face, and the impact of organic Shea butter processing on livelihoods.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study focuses on organic Shea butter processing, women's participation, household income, Tamale Metropolis, Ghana. The keywords encompass the main themes and concepts of the research, including organic production, rural livelihoods, gender roles, economic empowerment, and sustainable development.
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- Isaac Ampem (Author), 2021, Womens' participation in organic shea butter processing and its effect on household income in the Tamale Metropolis, Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1243805
