Author Archives: Els Hegger

Thesis possibility in Zambia

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International Development Enterprises (IDE), in collaboration with Wageningen University and Research Centre and the University of Zambia, will assess the gender differentiated impact of low cost drip irrigation technologies on small scale farmers in Zambia. More than 50% of these farmers are women.

As in many countries, Zambia is a male-dominated society and women can be marginalized in accessing information, technologies and natural resources. Men and women living in the same household have different roles, responsibilities, and access to resources, as well as separate incomes and expenditures. The literacy and knowledge levels also vary and lead to a differentiation in the capacity of men and women to adopt new technologies and agronomic practices.

The Research

Household case studies will be developed and employed on basis of MSc research on the impact of the introduction of small-scale irrigation technology on gender relations that was conducted in 2010. Two in depth household cases will be investigated using an exploratory questionnaire, followed by in-depth interviews. Focus group discussions (with men and women apart) on the benefits and burdens after technology adoption will be held. Through intensive contact with these farmers, the most relevant issues for the target group (female farmers) will be identified; i.e. the obstacles and problems that they face on a day to day basis.

Financial support

The project can to some extent contribute to the students’ research and travel costs.

Contact Els Hegger for more information.

Stageopdracht bij het Nationaal Archief

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Het Nationaal Archief is op zoek naar een student voor deelname aan onderzoek naar maatschappelijke trendanalyse in de periode 1976 – 2005. Het belangrijkste onderdeel van de stage bestaat uit het beschrijven van trends en hotspots. Als stagiair word je toegevoegd aan een domeinteam. Je voornaamste taak is om op basis van literatuuronderzoek trends en hotspots te beschrijven.

Belangrijkste werkzaamheden:

  • Doen van literatuuronderzoek;
  • Beschrijven van trends en hotspots;
  • Bijdragen aan het opstellen van een inleiding en verantwoording;
  • Meedraaien in een domeinteam.

Functie-eisen:

  • WO, Masterfase
  • Inzet van minimaal 250 uur, bij voorkeur meer

Competenties:

  • Uitstekende schrijfvaardigheid
  • Analytisch vermogen
  • Snel en resultaatgericht kunnen werken
  • Zelfstandig onderzoek kunnen verrichten
  • In teamverband kunnen werken.

Voor meer informatie neem contact op met Els Hegger.

PUREFOOD vacancies closed

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For the 12 PUREFOOD positions we have on offer (posted in an earlier blog) we received more than 300 applications. The quality of the applications is high, which means the deadline of 3 January 2011 will not be extended. The vacancies have been closed. At the moment the PUREFOOD consortium is busy shortlisting 4 candidates for each position. We anticipate to notify all candidates whether or not they will be invited for an interview by the end of January.

Wanted: Students for an international experience!

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Every year, the Rural Sociology Group participates in a two week intensive programme on rural development in the EU. A diverse group of students from various European countries (a.o. Portugal, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Lithuania, Slovenia) work together on a case study. Through lectures and field trips scientific and practical knowledge will be aquired and then implemented in the case study analysis. See past experiences of Marlies, Petra and Wiebke. 
 
This year the IP is organised by the university of Padova and takes place in San Vito Di Cadore in the Italian Dolomites. The general topic is: “the role of agriculture in territorial identity and competitiveness of rural areas”. More specificly, the general question is related to how these (territorial identity and competitiveness) contribute to rural development in the Dolomites (Alps region). For more information on the content see below. 
 
Are you a student of Wageningen University and looking for an international learning experience? Then sign up for two intensive weeks from 3 to 16 April 2011! For subsciption or more information contact Els Hegger (els.hegger@wur.nl). 
 

FAQs for PUREFOOD vacancies

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We have received a high number of inquiries with regard to our 12 PUREFOOD vacancies. It is good to see there is so much interest in these topics!
Most reactions were inquiries about similar issues. Therefore, we have prepared a list of FAQs for the PUREFOOD vacancies. Please have a look at this list of FAQs before sending us an e-mail!