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Women in Cotton: Results of a Global Survey

Fibres, textiles and clothing
31 October 2011

This report outlines women’s roles in cotton production in Africa, Asia and Latin America. It compares women’s participation in the total workforce in these regions and suggests how to improve competitiveness by re-evaluating the roles of women.

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