1. Women bear a disproportionate burden in the agrarian system of sub-Saharan Africa

1. Women bear a disproportionate burden in the agrarian system of sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America. In addition, their productivity is low. Explain these statements with specific examples from individual developing economies. What measures/policies have been implemented to deal with these two issues? Once again discuss with specific examples from individual developing economies.

2. Describe and evaluate briefly five major characteristics or problems of developing countries' agricultural sectors. Make reference to specific countries or regions.

3. Point out the main differences in job conditions and worker characteristics between the urban formal and informal sectors.