Why the gender transformative approach is critical to achieving more equitable and resilient small-scale fisheries in sub-Saharan Africa

01/04/2023

This issue brief aims to highlight the benefits of adopting the gender transformative approach (GTA) in small-scale fisheries (SSF) projects and initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. It serves as an introduction for various stakeholders wishing to gain an initial understanding of how to embed the GTA in fisheries programming. 40 pp.

Farmer field schools, gender equality, social inclusion and community empowerment

01/03/2023

The purpose of the initiative is to make farmers’ experiences more visible, and not only demonstrate the impact of FFS programmes, but also use these experiences in future implementations of the FFS approach. 107 pp.

Engaging women and men equally in managing biodiversity

01/03/2023

This publication aims to raise gender awareness and providing guidance to FAO staff working in the field of biodiversity to help them to better identify and address the gender and social dimensions in biodiversity management. 52 pp.

Empowering women in fisheries value chains - Good practices from Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal

01/03/2023

This fact-sheet aims to promote the dynamism of women processors of fishery products in West Africa with regards to organization, processing, commercialization and diversification aspects. 4 pp.

Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems Consolidated baseline report

01/03/2023

This report presents the design and results of a baseline survey with respect to a FAO project focusing on empowering women in small-scale fisheries. The project supports the implementation of the SSF Guidelines, giving particular attention to the post-harvest sector in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania. 98 pp.

Inclusive is not enough – Agrifood value chains need gender-responsive business development

01/03/2023

This brief, jointly developed by the FAO Regional Office for Africa and the FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa, aims to trigger a critical reflection on the concept of “inclusive” agribusiness and propose a new definition that highlights the importance of considering gender equality and women’s empowerment as an integral component of agribusiness development. 36 pp.

Gender equality and women's empowerment in food and agriculture - Kenya

01/01/2023

This initiative adopts holistic, integrated and transformative approaches to tackle deep-rooted causes of gender inequalities. It engages both women and men in sensitization, capacity development, dialogue, analysis, and action over gender equality, collective action, local issues and farm business for a better life. 2 pp.

Practical guide for the Incorporation of the Intersectionality approach in sustainable rural development programmes and projects

01/01/2023

This guide aims to provide an overview of innovative and culturally sensitive work methodologies for identifying inequalities and present an intersectional action and transformation strategy for planning and implementing policies to collaborate with rural populations. 55 pp.