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Replication Data for: Mbosso C Degrande A van Damme P Tsafack S Nimino G Tchoundjeu Z 2015 Gender differences in knowledge, perception and use of the Ricinodendron heudelotii kernel extraction machine

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Title Replication Data for: Mbosso C Degrande A van Damme P Tsafack S Nimino G Tchoundjeu Z 2015 Gender differences in knowledge, perception and use of the Ricinodendron heudelotii kernel extraction machine
 
Identifier https://doi.org/10.34725/DVN/IHGMCO
 
Creator Mbosso, Charlie
 
Publisher World Agroforestry - Research Data Repository
 
Description This paper explores differences in knowledge, perception and use of a Ricinodendron heudelotii (njansang) extraction machine by women and men in Cameroon. With the view of designing a new technology that appropriately addresses the needs, concerns and interventions likely particularly to benefit women (the principal actors in processing of non-timber forest products), a survey was conducted with 81 households in five villages using a questionnaire. Results indicated that njansang processing is a main activity for women, but men earned more income from its sales. Women use the machine more often than men but are not as knowledgeable about the mechanical aspects. The familiarity of men with other machines makes them assess the price of the njansang extraction machine more accurately than women, leading to a greater willingness to adopt the technology. Men using the machine are less demanding and easier to satisfy.
For further research on the dissemination of the machine, women should be encouraged and trained not only on the proper pre-treatment of the nuts before extraction, but also on the functioning of the machine.
 
Subject Agricultural Sciences
Business and Management
Social Sciences
Adoption
Cameroon
Njansang
Group-members
Potential users
 
Language English
 
Date 2012
 
Contributor Nkeumoe, Frederick
Degrande, Ann
 
Type Survey