This book examines women's participation in social, economic and political development in West Africa. The book looks at women from the premise of being active agents in the development processes within their communities, thereby subverting the dominate narrative of women as passive recipients of development.

Features all women contributors from the global North and South Illuminates women's significant contributions to development in West Africa, and provides insights for the future Offers a valuable resource for students, academics, practitioners, and policymakers

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Kelly Ann Krawczyk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Ph.D. Program in Public Administration & Public Policy at Auburn University.

Bridgett A. King is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program at Auburn University.

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This book examines women's participation in social, economic and political development in West Africa. The book looks at women from the premise of being active agents in the development processes within their communities, thereby subverting the dominate narrative of women as passive recipients of development.

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Chapter 1 Introduction: A Dichotomy of Development: Women's Empowerment and Women's Inequality.- Section One: The Role of Women in Social Development in West Africa.- Chapter 2 I'll Find a Way or Make a Way: A Case Study of BASICS International's Social Community Development work in Ghana, West Africa.- Chapter 3 Women Traders at the Elmina Fishing Harbor: Harbingers of Ghana's Social Development .- Chapter 4 Women's Organizations on the Frontline: The Peacebuilding Project and the Fight Against Ebola and COVID-19.- Section Two: The Role of Women in Economic Development in West Africa.- Chapter 5 Women and Microfinance in The Gambia: A Path to Empowerment and Financial Inclusion .- Abstract .- Chapter 6 Informally Formal: Women's Mutual Aid Organizations in the Informal Sector of the Economy.- Chapter 7 The Role of Market Associations in Facilitating Women's Informal Political Participation and Economic Development in Ghana.- Section Three: The Role of Women in Political Development in West Africa.- Chapter 8 The Invisibility Syndrome: Gambian Women in Politics.- Chapter 9 Gender and Politics in Ayawaso West Wuogon: Women Standing for Parliament.- Chapter 10 Relative Peace in the Midst of Unrest: Guinean Women's Peace Advocacy during the Mano River Wars.- Chapter 11 Redefining Liberian Women's Political Activism: The Legacy of the Women's Peacebuilding Movement.- Chapter 12 Conclusion: Promoting Development By Women, For Women.