What happens to cash compensation

When the park staff handed over the cash compensation for resettlement, it was given to the male head of the household, not to the women.  Quickly this money vanished, mostly not invested into resources that the whole family would benefit from such as land or livestock.  This story is as old as the hills, but merits being told because there is something to it.  The first step to 'development' is a feminist revolution…

Armando and his motorcycle.  As soon as he received the cash compensation for resettlement, he bought this motorcycle.

Armando and his motorcycle.  As soon as he received the cash compensation for resettlement, he bought this motorcycle.

Jessica Milgroom