Zambia’s government and its development partners continue to be challenged with
how to adequately address the seeming gender inequity in Zambia’s agricultural sector.
Women in Zambia’s agricultural sector face challenges in accessing resources and
opportunities that could enhance their welfare. In addition, cited inequitable distribution of
power in decision-making have been assumed to hamper women’s ability to enhance their
own economic wellbeing. Therefore, understanding the factors that influence women’s
decision-making in agriculture and how these factors contribute to their wellbeing can
provide insights into how to develop programs that help improve their economic wellbeing.