| ID | 178391 |
| Title Proper | Rural women, Global value networks and precarity in Chirumhanzu district, Zimbabwe, 1991–2000 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ncube, Sibanengi |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 1991 Zimbabwe liberalised its economy. This resulted in the opening of the national economy to foreign investment. In line with this, subcontracting arrangements between international corporations and local commodity producers became prevalent. While this attracted scholarly interest, most of it is on global agricultural value networks. By tracing the integration of rural women knitters into international markets, this article offers a different case study. While integration into the knitwear global value chain afforded the women an opportunity to earn an income, their employment remained precarious. This article draws on archival data and interviews from participants to make its case. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 56, No.4; Jun 2021: p.936–948 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies 2021-06 56, 4 |
| Key Words | Zimbabwe ; Rural Women ; Global Value Network ; Chirumhanzu ; Knitting ; Social Upgrading |