Publications

The fascination for globalizing agricultural markets dominates the development agenda. In many developing countries however, domestic markets are growing, and offer significantly more potential than export-oriented chains, in terms of their contributions to the local economy, food security and poverty alleviation. This Policy Brief argues for an increased focus on domestic market development, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

This publication shares the experiences and knowledge generated in the context of the West Africa Gender Inclusive Citizenship (WAGIC) programme. Women’s and human rights organisations in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger were strengthened and enabled to facilitate local women organising themselves to investigate rights violations, build voice, undertake collective action and claim their rights as citizens. Participatory action research was the main method utilised.