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Bridging the Gender Gap in Climate-Resilient Sweet Potato Farming: A Case Study from Goromonzi District, Zimbabwe

Munyaka, Jean-Claude Baraka
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Gallay, Olivier
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Chenal, Jerome  
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February 1, 2025
Systems

This study delves into the gender-specific challenges and opportunities in sweet potato farming in Goromonzi District, Zimbabwe, against the backdrop of escalating droughts. Through a blend of surveys, expert analysis, and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research uncovers critical factors shaping sweet potato production-ranging from land access and cultivation techniques to harvesting and market dynamics. By leveraging the multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) framework, the study evaluates these factors' importance and presents innovative, gender-inclusive strategies to foster climate resilience. Remote sensing tools map the severity of droughts, while data analysis reveals the interconnected challenges faced by farmers. The findings spotlight the urgent need for equitable resource access and support systems to empower both female farmers, paving the way for sustainable agriculture in an era of climate uncertainty.

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