Dimitra Newsletter 7

01/09/2002

In this issue of the Dimitra newsletter, Nancy Hafkin and Nancy Taggart present a study entitled "Gender, Information Technology and Developing Countries: an Analytic Study". The study shows how empowerment often depends on access to information and the openness of women to adopt different information and communication technologies, both modern and traditional. 16 pp.

Dimitra Newsletter 6

01/01/2002

This issues of the Dimitra newsletter discusses sustainable agriculture and the enhancement of skills for both men and women farmers. Towards the end of the newsletter, sources of funding, books and forthcoming conferences are also presented. 12 pp.

Dimitra Newsletter 5

01/11/2000

In the present issue, a large proportion of the columns are devoted to the Reflection and Self-Evaluation Workshop held in Brussels from 16-18 October 2000. The workshop aimed to review the effects of the Dimitra Project and make recommendations for the future. 12 pp.

Dimitra Newsletter 4

01/03/2000

This newsletter presents some of the many projects carried out by Dimitra partners in Southern Africa. The projects, which focus on women's rights to land, illustrate the efforts made by NGOs to inform rural women on their legal, econonomic and political rights. 12 pp.

Dimitra Newsletter 3

01/09/1999

This issue of the Dimitra newsletter presents some information on the FAO High Level Consultation on Rural Women and Information, which was held in Rome from 4-6 October 1999. 12 pp.

Dimitra Newsletter 1

01/10/1998

The first issue of the Dimitra newsletter contains key information on the history, aims and objectives of the Dimitra Project.  One of the main goals of the project is to systematically emphasise the multiple roles and essential contribution made by rural women to the development of their country. 4 pp.