Small-scale Agriculture, Women’s Empowerment, and Food Security: A Review of the Coastal Belt of Bangladesh

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This review analyzes women's empowerment and food security in coastal communities, indicating climate stresses are pivotal factors.

Results indicate that 50% of farmers use organic fertilizers and 42% cultivate climate-resilient crops.
Women perform 7.6 times more household chores and engage in paid work, which enhances household agency amid social stigma.
Limited women's land ownership hampers adoption of saline-tolerant varieties, despite potential yield gains of 1–2 t/ha.
1.4 million women engage in fisheries yet only 10% are part of formal value chains, illustrating significant gaps in market access.

Islam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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This review analyzes women's empowerment and food security in coastal communities, indicating climate stresses are pivotal factors.

Results indicate that 50% of farmers use organic fertilizers and 42% cultivate climate-resilient crops.
Women perform 7.6 times more household chores and engage in paid work, which enhances household agency amid social stigma.
Limited women's land ownership hampers adoption of saline-tolerant varieties, despite potential yield gains of 1–2 t/ha.
1.4 million women engage in fisheries yet only 10% are part of formal value chains, illustrating significant gaps in market access.

Islam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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