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Women hold leadership positions in Mozambique's agricultural cooperatives at significantly lower rates than their male counterparts, despite making up approximately 45% of the membership. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study aims to explore gender dynamics in decision-making processes within agricultural cooperatives in Mozambique.

March 7, 2026Open Access

Gender Dynamics in Agricultural Cooperatives' Decision-Making Processes in Mozambique's Rural Provinces, 2008

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The study aims to explore gender dynamics in decision-making processes within agricultural cooperatives in Mozambique.
Conducted participant observation and semi-structured interviews with cooperative members.
Analyzed internal cooperative records for gender representation.
Data collection spanned January to June in three selected provinces.
Women represent about 45% of cooperative membership but only hold 15% of leadership roles.
There is a noticeable imbalance in decision-making power favoring men, highlighting gender disparities.
Recommendations include developing policies for fairer representation and targeted training programs for women.

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Reveals gender disparities in decision-making in agricultural cooperatives, highlighting the need for equitable representation.

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Mabunda et al. (2008) studied this question.

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Gender Dynamics in Agricultural Cooperatives' Decision-Making Processes in Mozambique's Rural Provinces, 2008

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