Challenges and coping strategies of women food crops entrepreneurs in Fako Division, Cameroon.

From: Journal of International Women's Studies | Date: June 1, 2004| Author: Fonjong, Lotsmart | Copyright information

Abstract

Ensuring food security today in Cameroon is a key but not an easy task for government. This is because the country is experiencing high rural exodus and urban growth rates. The result is a continual reduction of the agricultural labour force in the face of an increasing demand for food. Women food crop entrepreneurs can play an important role in filling the gap created by this phenomenon. The activities of these female entrepreneurs have given rise to a booming ...

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