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| Author and Title |
Gordon, Ann; Tony Swetman; Kerry Albright, "Women in Post-Harvest Operations: Reducing the Drudgery" |
| Article in |
Article in Boiling Point, published by the Intermediate Technology Development Group, number 44, Spring 2000, pp.28-30 |
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| End use |
Household energy |
| Energy technology |
Improved stoves |
| Issue |
Health impacts on women |
| Level |
Case study |
| Description |
Traditional, manual food processing and preparation activities are widespread in developing countries. These tasks often fall to women, sometimes with the assistance of children. This article concerns the expenditure of human energy. It provides an overview of manual post-harvest activities. It reviews experience with interventions and technologies intended to reduce drudgery. |
This bibliography item provided with financial support of the Department for International Development of the UK Government (DFID) and ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy
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