Abstract:

Globalization is compelling states to alter their relations with the market and civil society, as such; states are mediators of change. In many countries the onset for this changing role was the structural adjustment policies, which entailed significant cutbacks in public spending and the provision of basic services. For transition countries the dual political and economic transformation has led to a considerable decrease in public provisions and services as well..With the advent of globalization rural women encounter new opportunities as well as experience additional limitations and negative impacts due to the changes. In the short run, it is possible that some livelihoods of rural women may be threatened due to the changes in the organization of production. There is a need for developing an appropriate support system to assist them in their survival strategies. In the long run, in order to achieve and sustain the benefits that may be associated with globalization, it is necessary to design interventions to secure their livelihoods in this competitive environment by way of improving their access to resources and enhancing their human capital.

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