Secure access by women to productive resources such as land, water and financial capital has a ripple effect.  When women build assets and achieve better economic status, they develop higher self esteem, are more visible in their communities, more mobile, and their children are better fed. Wider impacts can include greater respect for womenâ��s rights, better ability of women to negotiate sexual relations and a consequent reduction in HIV infection, and positive changes in gender roles.

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