Women’s Collectives and Collective Action for Food and Energy Security: Reflections from a Community of Practice (CoP) Perspective

Dhal, Sunita; Lane, Linda; Srivastava, Nilima

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“…Even with regards to health outcomes, the value of the current work is limited to reproductive, maternal, and child health outcomes. Other outcomes of importance which could be impacted by collective efficacy, are missing from the literature; these could include empowerment and individual agency, political leadership, and environment and sustainability [ 51 , 52 ]. Our review also indicates gaps with regards to specific sub-populations, including adolescents and marginalized women groups.…”

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Collective efficacy measures for women and girls in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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Background Prior research has shown collective efficacy to be a key determinant of women’s well-being. However, much of the work around measuring this construct has been done in high-income geographies, with very little representation from low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). To fill this gap, and guide future research in low resource settings, we aim to summarize best evidence measures of collective efficacy for women and girls from LMICs. Methods Following PRISMA guidelines, we systematically searched five databases for English language peer-reviewed literature on measures of collective efficacy, published between 1 January 2009 and 25 August 2020. In addition, we sought expert input for relevant papers in this area. Research staff screened titles, abstracts, and full-text articles in a double-blind review. Inclusion criteria were: (i) original quantitative analysis, and (ii) sample limited to women/girls only (≥ 100), residing in LMICs. Results We identified 786 unique articles, 14 of which met inclusion criteria. Eligible studies captured a diversity of population groups, including pregnant women, recent mothers, adolescent girls, and female sex workers, from across national settings. Two broad constructs of collective efficacy were captured by the measures: (i) group dynamics, and (ii) collective action. All 14 studies included items on group dynamics in their measures, whereas seven studies included items on collective action. Four studies validated new measures of collective efficacy, and seven provided evidence supporting the relationship between collective efficacy and outcomes related to women’s well-being. Overall, measures demonstrated good reliability and validity when tested, and those testing for associations or effects found a positive relationship of collective efficacy with women’s health behaviors. Conclusion The past decade has resulted in a number of new collective efficacy measures demonstrating good validity in terms of their associations with key health outcomes among women and girls from across LMIC settings, but there remains no standard measure in the field. Those that exist focus on group dynamics, but less often on collective action. A standard measure of collective efficacy inclusive of group dynamics and collective action can support better understanding of the value of women’s collectives across national settings and populations.

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“…Women are hardly seen as crucial part within the policy strategy, although women are amongst the main parts that utilize the energy supply. Meanwhile, women, based on our research, could play important roles in speeding up the adoption of renewable energy sources, as an alternative for community's energy supply [10]. It is because, women run households as main consumers of national energy supply, followed by transportation and industry.…”

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Women's Role in Village-Based Renewable Energy Development: Assessing the Challenges and Supports

Alfirdaus¹

2022

Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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This paper discusses the challenges and supports for women's role strengthening in village-based renewable energy development. The discussion is important because in practice women's role in energy policy has been marginalized. Meanwhile, based on our research, women in village level have big potential to be main actors in renewable energy development, despite their supporting/secondary position in family's economy. This paper is based on qualitative research in Rembang regency, Central Java, in the case of biogas development, to identify challenges and supports for further women's involvement in renewable energy development in village level. Based on our research findings, women have long been important part of cattle production and agriculture in village community, while at the same time leading in household management. Therefore, women are knowledgeable in terms of connecting "cage", "rice field", and household matters, something which men are not always aware of. However, village and regency's political structure in village level, has been disabled the further access and participation of women, so that only limited benefit can be acquired. Meanwhile, the regency is known to have big potential for being biogas centre in the eastern part of Central Java. In the mid of local energy pressure, the local government, including village government, needs to be responsive towards local potentials, to avoid crises in the future, and involve women as sparing partners in the mission.

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“…3(2) 14-22, 2024Kingsley, Smith & Welburn, 2017. The main tenets of the theory include proactive actions aimed at solving public-goods misnomer facing marginalised populations in society such as women with regard to acquisition of assets and other competencies; actions capable of empowering the less privileged members of the community; and actions explicitly challenging social norms and constructions which limit the opportunities of the less privileged people including their household (Dhal, Lane, Srivastava 2020). In this study, Collective Action (CA) theory is applied to examine the role of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in addressing their members' challenges, such as adapting to climate change and enhancing the sustainability of their livelihoods, aligning with the arguments presented by Funnis ( 2017).…”

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Grassroots Solutions for Global Challenges: The Role of Self-Help Groups in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change in Nyakach, Kenya

Atieno,

Mose,

Oino

et al. 2024

Am. J. Multidis. Res. Innov.

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The impact of climate change in developing countries such as prolonged droughts, flooding and erratic rainfall, among other effects are increasingly driving agricultural-dependent households into deeper poverty each year. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive adaptation and mitigation strategies, involving both local and global efforts. Self-help groups (SHGs) are recognized as powerful instruments for the empowerment of vulnerable groups, particularly women, by providing access to credit and health information. They also play a crucial role in climate change adaptation and mitigation, which in turn enhances sustainable livelihoods for their members. However, this aspect has received limited attention in academic research. This study explores the nexus between SHGs, climate change mitigation, and sustainable livelihoods in Nyakach Sub County, a region where persistent poverty is exacerbated by recurrent climate shocks. A descriptive research design was employed, involving a sample of 384 respondents selected from members of 630 self-help groups (SHGs) in Nyakach Sub County, Kenya. The study's findings show that SHG members benefit from SHGs facilitated capital assets some of which that have not only led to reduced reliance on firewood, thus mitigating deforestation, but also facilitated a transition to alternative energy sources. This shift has enhanced their adaptive capacity to challenges posed by climate change. Furthermore, a significant correlation (rs=0.659, p=0.014) was observed between SHG-associated resources and competencies in climate change mitigation, as well as household sustainability. Additionally, collective action, such as participation in tree planting and trenching/water channelling to combat flood effects, showed a strong correlation with SHG-associated resources. Overall, the study concludes that SHG-linked assets and competencies play a vital role in enhancing climate change adaptation and the sustainable livelihoods of members. The study recommends increased emphasis on strengthening social capital within SHGs.

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Women’s Collectives and Collective Action for Food and Energy Security: Reflections from a Community of Practice (CoP) Perspective

Cited by 9 publications

References 34 publications

Collective efficacy measures for women and girls in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Collective efficacy measures for women and girls in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Women's Role in Village-Based Renewable Energy Development: Assessing the Challenges and Supports

Grassroots Solutions for Global Challenges: The Role of Self-Help Groups in Building Sustainable Livelihoods and Resilience to Climate Change in Nyakach, Kenya

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