Strengthening the status of the spouse and partner in Albania’s agricultural businesses

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Strengthening the status of the spouse and partner in Albania’s agricultural businesses

Nov 21, 2024, 16:31 PM

In Albania, despite many positive policies and legal developments regarding gender equality, the ownership and management of agricultural businesses remain heavily male-dominated. This policy paper examines the experiences of three European Union countries – Belgium, France and Spain – to showcase good practices for enhancing the role and status of spouses and partners in agricultural businesses.

Title : Strengthening the status of the spouse and partner in Albania’s agricultural businesses

Link to External Url : https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3392en

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*Publication Date : Nov 1, 2024, 12:00 PM