Syrian forests are important sources of wood, edible fruits, medicinal plants and other products.

Drip irrigation networks and "grey water" treatment units ensure fruit and vegetable production even during water scarcities of the hot summer months.

Women often migrate to work as labourers. But men, being usually the sole owners of the land, consider themselves to be "farmers" and are less likely to adopt new livelihood strategies.

FAO's Dimitra project uses participatory communication to improve the visibility of rural populations, especially women. Dimitra's partner in Kenya reports...

A new FAO/IFAD joint programme aims at improving the effectiveness of anti-poverty operations through gender mainstreaming.