... important to recognise that most empowerment policies have failed to address deeply rooted gender norms in rural areas (Ortega-Díaz, 2020 ; Tawiah and Setlhodi, 2022). Considering these shortcomings, it becomes evident that a novel study be carried out with a specific focus not only on emphasising...

.... Establishing an effective referral system, giving appropriate health subsidies, and maintaining barrier‐free access to health outlets are the core policy advices to concerned authorities. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 Pakistan Rural areas Health care Disabled people Healthcare access...

...‐Azeem et al., 2009, p. 72), may have contributed to that situation. This historical phenomenon and the various discourses people developed on the basis of their social interactions and experiences have resulted in several socio‐cultural scenarios people in rural areas usually adopt when...

...Ce Shen; John B. Williamson Purpose This paper aims to describe China's need for old‐age pension coverage in its rural areas, to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the new rural pension system currently being implemented, and to suggest some needed reforms. Design/methodology/approach...

... security benefits are politically negotiable. Mexico Rural areas Urban economy V olu m e 18 Num ber 2/ 3/ 4 1998 103 P O SITIO N AL PO W ER, PARTY PO LITICS AN D SOCIAL SEC U R ITY IN M EXICO : IS U R B A N BIAS PO LITIC A LLY N EGOTIABLE? A n a-Maria Wahl, U n iversity of N ebraska-Lincoln...