Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (BIHS)

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The IFPRI-PRSSP–designed Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (BIHS) is the most comprehensive, nationally representative rural household panel survey in the country. The first round survey took place in 2011–12, the second round survey took place in 2015, and the third round survey was administered in 2018–19. BIHS is the only survey to collect detailed data on:

  • plot-level agricultural production and practices,
  • dietary intake of household members,
  • anthropometric measurements of all household members, and
  • women’s empowerment via the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI)

BIHS samples are statistically representative of national rural Bangladesh, all seven administrative divisions of the country, and the USAID-supported Feed the Future Zone of Influence in southwest Bangladesh.

For more information, please contact the Principal Investigator Akhter Ahmed.

BIHS: Project Detail

STATUS: Completed

DURATION: 2011-2019

FUNDING: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

PARTNER(S): Data Analysis and Technical Assistance (DATA)

IFPRI Bangladesh Projects

IFPRI has over four decades of experience conducting research and outreach in Bangladesh. IFPRI has undertaken rigorous evaluations using randomized controlled trials of several programs in Bangladesh, including Alive & Thrive, IFPRI-WFP’s Transfer Modality Research Initiative (TMRI), and the IFPRI-designed and Ministry-led Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) project. IFPRI has also designed and conducted large-scale household surveys like the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey and has proven capacity to administer rapid yet rigorous phone surveys amid the pandemic.

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Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Bangladesh

2023Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; Azzarri, Carlo

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Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Bangladesh

Women farmers in Bangladesh face several challenges when it comes to accessing technology and information, and this limits their ability to improve their agricultural productivity and enhance their livelihoods. The gendered digital divide is a significant contributor to inequities in agriculture and has important implications for women’s empowerment. Lack of access to information affects their ability to make informed decisions, access markets, and secure their rights. This policy note summarizes research designed to identify the barriers female farmers in Bangladesh face in accessing technology and information so that future policies and initiatives can address these challenges and, in so doing, promote gender equality and the empowerment of rural women.

Year published

2023

Authors

Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; Azzarri, Carlo

Citation

Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; and Azzarri, Carlo. 2023. Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Bangladesh. GCAN Policy Note 15. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136919.

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Bangladesh

Keywords

Southern Asia; Asia; Women's Empowerment; Gender; Digital Divide; Technology; Market Access; Livelihoods; Agricultural Productivity; Information Needs; Women; Agricultural Porductivity

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136919 Source record

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Digital Innovation

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Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Nigeria

2023Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; Azzarri, Carlo

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Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Nigeria

Rural Nigeria, with its diverse cultural and socio economic landscapes, presents unique challenges when it comes to digital inclusion. Traditional gender roles, limited educational opportunities, inadequate infrastructure, and sociocultural norms often combine to create barriers that disproportionately affect women’s access to digital technologies. As a result, women in rural areas face significant challenges in acquiring digital skills, accessing online information and services, and participating in digital platforms, thus perpetuating the gender gap and further marginalizing women from the benefits of the digital revolution. This policy note summarizes research designed to highlight the barriers female farmers in Nigeria face in accessing technology and information so that stakeholders can work together to ensure that Nigeria’s rural women are equipped with the necessary tools and resources to thrive in the digital age and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Year published

2023

Authors

Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; Azzarri, Carlo

Citation

Sufian, Farha D.; Nico, Gianluigi; and Azzarri, Carlo. 2023. Examining the gender digital divide: A case study from rural Nigeria. GCAN Policy Note 16. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136918.

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Nigeria

Keywords

Western Africa; Sub-saharan Africa; Africa; Women's Empowerment; Gender; Digital Divide; Technology; Market Access; Livelihoods; Agricultural Productivity; Information Needs; Women

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English

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Open AccessCC-BY-4.0

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https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136918 Source record

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Digital Innovation

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Empowering women in agriculture: The role of the WEAI in Bangladesh

2023Ahmed, Akhter U.; Bakhtiar, M. Mehrab; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Malapit, Hazel J.; Ghostlaw, Julie

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Empowering women in agriculture: The role of the WEAI in Bangladesh

Empowering women is crucial for a country's development because it leads to greater economic growth, increased productivity, and improved social outcomes. When women have access to education, economic opportunities, and decision-making power, they are better able to contribute to their families and communities. This can lead to increased income, improved health and education outcomes, and reduced poverty. In Bangladesh, women and girls still face considerable barriers to accessing education and economic opportunities, and are often subjected to traditional gender roles that may hinder them. Although women play a crucial role in agriculture, they experience many challenges that limit their productivity and economic potential, such as limited access to credit and training. They are also often marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes. As the complexity and importance of gender equity in development work has increased, so too has the need to measure empowerment and progress made toward improving empowerment and achieving gender parity. In Bangladesh, there has been growing momentum by the government and development partners to use evidence to inform gender-sensitive and -responsive policies and programs. The Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) has emerged as a key tool to achieve this objective. This brief examines how WEAI data have informed and supported the design of policies and programs to promote women's empowerment in Bangladesh.

Year published

2023

Authors

Ahmed, Akhter U.; Bakhtiar, M. Mehrab; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Malapit, Hazel J.; Ghostlaw, Julie

Citation

Ahmed, Akhter; Bakhtiar, M. Mehrab; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Malapit, Hazel J.; and Ghostlaw, Julie. 2023. Empowering women in agriculture: The role of the WEAI in Bangladesh. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136634.

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Bangladesh

Keywords

Southern Asia; Asia; Gender; Women's Empowerment; Data; Agriculture; Women

Language

English

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Open Access

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https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.136634 Source record

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