Gender differentials in value addition and lean season market participation in the grasshopper value chain in Uganda

Gender gaps in agrifood value chains are manifested differential access to and control of productive resources, upgrading activities, market participation, farm productivity food security among women men. These gender threaten economic development sub-Saharan Africa. With low-resource requirements, edible insects have emerged as a promising chain with income opportunities for However, it is not clear how the participation addition lean season insect potential improve household welfare. In this paper, we analyse retailers' grasshopper Uganda. Multivariate probit tobit models used empirical analyses. We find that 15% more likely participate primary addition. there no secondary market. The study also shows business an important source many retailers. Therefore, chain, especially aspects market, could contribute equality improvement livelihoods