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Gendered predictors of the impact of COVID-19 on cross-border fish trade in Zambia and Malawi
Abstract
- Purpose – While the literature has highlighted the impacts of COVID-19, there is limited evidence on the gendered determinants of the impact of COVID-19 among small-scale rural traders in developing and emerging economies. Design/methodology/approach – Cross-border fish traders who had operated before and during the COVID-19 pandemic were interviewed in a survey conducted in Zambia and Malawi. Logistic regressions among male and female traders were employed to assess the gendered predictors. Findings – Heterogeneous effects in geographical location, skills, and knowledge were reported among male cross-border traders. Effects of household structure and composition significantly influenced the impact of COVID-19 among female traders. Surprisingly, membership in trade associations was associated with the high impact of COVID-19. Research limitations/implications – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the migratory nature of crossborder fish traders, the population of cross-border fish traders at the time of the study was unknown and difficult to establish, cross-border fish traders (CBFT) at the landing sites and market areas were targeted for the survey without bias. Originality/value – This paper addresses a gap in the literature on understanding gendered predictors of the impacts of COVID-19 among small-scale cross-border traders.
- External link to download this item: https://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-03-2022-0056
Collections
- Gender [319]
- Resilient small-scale fisheries [1331]
Date
- 2022
Author
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Mwema, C.M.
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Mudege, N.
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Kakwasha, K.
Author(s) ORCID(s)
- Catherine Mawia Mwemahttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8015-5747
- Netsayi Mudegehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0389-1967
- Keagan Kakwashahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8646-9154
Subject(s)
Type
- Journal Article
Publisher
- Emerald