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Livelihoods, markets, and gender roles in Solomon Islands: case studies from Western and Isabel Provinces

author(s) Kruijssen, F - Albert, J.A - Morgan, M - Boso, D - Siota, F - Sibiti, S - Schwarz, A.J
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  • Melanesia
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Kruijssen, F. et al. (2013). Livelihoods, markets, and gender roles in Solomon Islands: case studies from Western and Isabel Provinces. CGIAR Research Program on Aquatic Agricultural Systems. Penang, Malaysia. Project Report: AAS-2013-22
Livelihoods, markets, and gender roles in Solomon Islands: case studies from Western and Isabel Provinces

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Abstract

Livelihoods in Solomon Islands are diverse, composed of a wide range of activities. The marketing of marine resources through value chains is an important component of this livelihood portfolio in many parts of the country. Gendered analysis of marine resource value chains can identify key entry points for equitable improvement of the livelihoods of those participating in these value chains. Case studies of two Solomon Islands communities (one each from Western and Isabel Provinces) provide insight into this issue

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