Rôles et prise de décision selon le genre en aviculture traditionnelle à Boussouma au Burkina Faso

This study aims to understand gendered poultry farming practices related to the distribution of tasks, decision-making, access to resources, and profit management in the Boussouma commune of Burkina Faso. As a lever for economic and social development, women in traditional poultry farming contribute to the economic and social development of the commune. A qualitative approach was adopted, and interviews were conducted with men and women involved in poultry farming. Data collected from men and women in ten villages in the commune were then processed and analyzed using thematic content analysis. Analysis of the results reveals that local chicken farming is led by a few men and predominantly by women. Women's primary motivation is to increase their income, contributing to family well-being. Qualitative data also shows that women are the most involved in poultry-related tasks, but unfortunately, they have little decision-making power. The gender division of labor has limitations that lead to unequal access to resources and markets. Training and awareness-raising programs can be implemented to raise awareness of the importance of gender equity in poultry farming. There is also a need to strengthen women's skills in various aspects of poultry farming and develop initiatives to increase women's access to resources.