Tanzania, March 8 -- Dar es Salaam. Cultural beliefs, economic disparities, family responsibilities, gender roles and decision-making are among the barriers to bridging the gender gap in the extractive sector for sustainable development.

The restrictions were outlined recently by stakeholders during a breakfast debate organised by Policy Forum dubbed Empowering Women in the Extractive industries: Bridging the Gender Gap for Sustainable Development.

Foundation for Artisanal Small Minors (ASM) Development (Fadev) executive secretary Theonestina Mwasha said despite efforts made to ensure the sector increases its contribution to the country's economy, male dominance remains an issue of concern in bridging the gender gap.

"In Tanzania, wher...