Contents
Women and Development in Africa : Urbanization and the Role of Umuada in Igboland, Southeast Nigeria / Chidi M. Amaechi ; Obinna U. Muoh 1
Abstract 1
Introduction 2
Development, Women and Development, and Urbanization in Africa 4
The Place of Umuada in Igholand 8
Pre-Colonial Community Development Roles of Umuada in Igboland 9
The Colonial and Post-colonial Influence of Urban Centers on the Development Roles of Umuada 13
Conclusion 18
References 20
Biographical Note 22