Linking local rice processors’ access to rural radio, gender, and livelihoods in Benin

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AuteurZOSSOU, ESPERANCE
AuteurVODOUHE, DAVO SIMPLICE
AuteurVAN MELE, PAUL
AuteurAGBOH NOAMESHIE, AFIAVI RITA
AuteurLEBAILLY, PHILIPPE
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2015
ResumeIn a context of low literacy rates and a high level of rurality, the use of rural radio in agricultural extension is a method that can bridge the gap that exists between researchers, extension workers, and farmers. This article examines the level of farmers’ access to rural radio in relation to gender and livelihoods. The study was conducted in Benin with 18 rural radio stations and 240 rice processors, using the sustainable livelihoods framework to examine the relationship between access to rural radio and livelihoods. Although the study cannot draw conclusions on causal relationships, rice processors who often listened to agricultural broadcasts had better social, financial, and human capital stocks compared to those who did not. Despite the efforts of 72% of the radio stations to link up with extension services, half of the rice processors rarely or never listened to agricultural broadcasts, because the timing of the broadcasts was inappropriate. Interactive radio sessions with farmers that involve government officials will need to address this if they are to become more effective.
DOI10.1080/09614524.2015.1069261
Autre identifiantBECDB-847
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/1171
Languefr
Fait partie deDevelopment in Practice
SujetTechnology – Media
SujetGender and diversity
SujetEnvironment (built and natural) –
Sujetagriculture
SujetSub-Saharan Africa
SujetIntroduction
TitreLinking local rice processors’ access to rural radio, gender, and livelihoods in Benin
TypeArticle

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