Women and Resource Use - A study of rural women in a spiny desert region in Madagascar

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION
• Rural women in sub-Saharan Africa and their roles
• Conservation, environmental degradation and rural women
• Chapter 2: RURAL WOMEN IN MADAGASCAR
• Introduction to Madagascar
• Rural women in Madagascar - their responsibilities and natural resource use
• Rural women in Madagascar, natural resources and conservation issues
• Chapter 3: CASE STUDY - ANTANDROY WOMEN IN ANALOALO
• Introduction to Southern Madagascar
• Women in Analoalo and natural resource use
• Chapter 4: DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This dissertation examines the role of rural women in the management of natural resources, focusing specifically on the Spiny Forest region of Madagascar. It aims to demonstrate the crucial role of rural women in managing resources and highlight their importance for sustainable development.

• The critical role of women in natural resource management in developing countries
• The impact of environmental degradation on rural women
• The challenges faced by rural women in participating in sustainable resource management
• The specific case study of Antandroy women in Analoalo, Madagascar
• The potential for integrating women into sustainable rural development initiatives

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter introduces the topic of rural women and their relationship with the environment in developing countries, highlighting their critical role in food production, water collection, and fuel-wood gathering. It emphasizes the challenges faced by women due to environmental degradation and their under-representation in decision-making processes regarding resource management.

• Chapter 2: Rural Women in Madagascar

This chapter explores the specific context of rural women in Madagascar, outlining their responsibilities and their complex relationship with natural resources. It discusses the impact of environmental issues on their livelihoods and the need for effective conservation strategies that involve women.

• Chapter 3: Case Study - Antandroy Women in Analoalo

This chapter presents a case study of Antandroy women in Analoalo, a village within the Spiny Forest region of Southern Madagascar. It examines the women's daily activities, their dependence on local resources, and the challenges they face in managing those resources sustainably.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This dissertation focuses on the key terms and concepts related to rural women, natural resources, conservation, sustainable development, and the case study of Antandroy women in Analoalo, Madagascar. It explores themes such as women's roles in managing resources, environmental degradation, and the need for inclusive approaches to sustainable development.