Final report of the initiative on involving women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in Ghana

02/05/2020

This report describes a FAO initiative that sought to involve women and youth in responsible investment in agriculture and food systems (RAI) in Ghana. The initiative has involved discussions on an online forum where a wide group of people deliberated on issues that are relevant for women and youth in agriculture. Additionally, field visits, workshops, and a study on women and youth-led agribusinesses have been conducted. 40 pp.

Near East and North Africa Gender Newsletter, March 2020 - Issue #2

20/04/2020

The second issue of the RNE Gender Newsletter features stories from Lebanon, West Bank Gaza, Egypt and Iraq that focus on gender dimensions of field programmes and on sharing impactful human stories. In addition, the newsletter provides an opening article highlighting International Women's Day celebration with RNE staff at FAO Regional Office in Cairo. 7 pp.

Agricultural finance and the youth: prospects for financial inclusion in Kenya

02/04/2020

The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current state of financial inclusion among the Kenyan youth, especially those residing in rural and financially underserved areas. In particular, the study seeks to illustrate the clear linkage between the substantial financial access gap faced nowadays by the Kenyan youth and their inability to pursue high value-added entrepreneurial opportunities, chiefly in the agribusiness sector. 68 pp.

FAO Jordan Gender Newsletter, January 2020 - Issue #1

01/04/2020

The first issue of the Jordan Gender Neswletter provides an overview of Jordanian and Syrian women who entered labor market through three main projects supported by FAO in 2019 and features stories from the field of the impact on women living in Zaatari camp and how their lives were enhaced through the implementation of this project. 3 pp.

Building resilience and women’s empowerment for food security and nutrition

01/04/2020

Since 1945, Canada and FAO have worked together towards finding solutions to many of the most pressing problems of our time, and tested new ways of delivering support to those most in need. Through total contributions of CAD 71 million (USD 53.5 million) between 2018 and 2019, Canada has enabled FAO to reach vulnerable populations in crisis-affected areas, while contributing to rural transformation through investments in agricultural productivity and livelihood opportunities. 4 pp.

Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems

05/03/2020

This paper outlines the application of the principles of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (the SSF Guidelines) in FAO member countries and regions. The workshop clarified the scope of the project and it was agreed that project activities will focus on using small fish (small pelagic) value chains to increase the quantity and quality of small fish and fish products for human consumption and trade 56 pp.

Series The agrifood system and the challenges of COVID-19 Differential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and its connection to the pillars of the agrifood system

05/03/2020

The objective of the text is to reflect on the current scenario faced by the most vulnerable women, and the measures that must be implemented to reduce their impacts. In addition, an analysis of the current situation of rural women is made, in qualitative terms. Finally, some of the public policy measures that are being taken by the states of the region to address the challenges described are described. 8 pp.

Dimitra Clubs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: improving the prospects for local peace

24/02/2020

This new publication explores how Dimitra Clubs contributed to improving social cohesion and prospects for local peace in the Tanganyika Province in DRC. This promising practice is an example of a resilience-building intervention implemented through an integrated, community-based, multi-partner approach operationalizing the humanitarian development-peace nexus. 12 pp.