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Gendered exclusion in agricultural water governance: A case study in district Okara, Pakistan

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals gender equity challenges in water governance in Okara, highlighting the need for sustainable resource use reforms.

Women face significant barriers in water governance, with only 3% involved in on-farm decisions despite substantial labor efforts.
Policy reviews of the National Water Policy 2018 and provincial acts show a lack of gender consideration, highlighting systemic inequities.
Utilizing a mixed-methods approach integrated survey data, qualitative policy analysis, and stakeholder consultations with Water User Associations.
Transformative changes, including enforceable gender quotas and targeted training, are necessary for achieving inclusive water governance.

Waqar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods analysis reveals gender equity challenges in water governance in Okara, highlighting the need for sustainable resource use reforms.