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Blacksmith, Baker, Roofing-sheet Maker: Employment for rural women in developing countries

Blacksmith, Baker, Roofing-sheet Maker: Employment for rural women in developing countries


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Using over 50 case studies from 22 countries which show how unconventional projects have developed women's earning power, this book is a source of ideas for all those helping to develop cash-producing work for women in developing countries.

Table of Contents:
Illustrations Foreword by Dorienne Wilson-Smillie CHAPTER I: NEW JOBS FOR OLD 1. Why Do Rural Women Need Cash? 2. What is Wrong with Handicrafts? 3. What are the Alternatives? CHAPTER II: OPTIONS FOR EARNING 1. Food, Drink and Tobacco Fish Smoking in Ghana Gari Processing in Ghana Oil Processing in Sierra Leone Oil Processing in Upper Volta Coconut Sweets in Guyana Com and Cheese Biscuits in Honduras Spices and Pickles in Bangladesh Pappad Rolling in India Puffed Rice in Bangladesh A Bakery in Kenya A Bakery in Botswana Solar-dried Coconut in Bangladesh Mango Puree in Honduras Fruit and Vegetable Preserving in Honduras Ready-to-Eat Infant Food Mix in India Palmwine in Nigeria Banana Chips in Papua New Guinea Summary Cloth, Clothing and Fibres Wool Spinning in India Spinning Muslin Yam in India Tie and Dye Co-operative in Tanzania Dyeing in Mali and the Gambia Carpet Weaving in Iran Spinning in Upper Volta Broadloom Weaving in Ghana Spinning Silk in Bangladesh Tailoring and Sewing Co-operatives in Tanzania Textiles in Swaziland School Uniforms in Botswana Fishing-net Manufacture in India Rope Making in Sri Lanka Summary 3. Building Materials, Housing and Household Goods Sisal-Cement Roofing Sheets in Kenya Stove Factories in Indonesia Stove Builders in the Sahel Soap-making Co-operative in Tanzania Soap Making in Mali Caustic Potash Making in Ghana Summary 4. Other Consumer Goods Day-care Centre Equipment in Jamaica Hospital Equipment in Bangladesh Traditional Medicines in South India Summary 5. Other Productive Activities Winter Vegetables in Bangladesh Vegetable Co-operatives in Botswana Bananas in Samoa Tree Planting in Kenya Poultry Keeping in Kenya Poultry Raising in Bangladesh Goats and Kids in South India Goat Rearing in Bangladesh Beekeeping in Kenya Fish Fanning in Kenya Summary 6. Services Barefoot Vets in Bangladesh Barefoot Mechanics in Nepal and Bangladesh Barefoot Agriculturalists in The Gambia Millers in Bangladesh Custom Work in Bangladesh Bus Service in Kenya Summary CHAPTER III: PROGRESS THROUGH LEARNING 1. General Overview 2. Factors in Success ... and Problems References for Case Studies Sources for Further Information


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781780441757
  • Publisher: Practical Action Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Practical Action Publishing
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Employment for rural women in developing countries
  • ISBN-10: 1780441754
  • Publisher Date: 15 Dec 1984
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 158


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