Publications
Incorporating gender into a male domain: A strategy for foresters?
03/06/2003
The experience of one project in Nepal demonstrates a successful strategy for creating the conditions under which rural women can demand respect and inclusion at various levels, inside and outside the forest department. Key elements of this approach are provided here.
Report of the Asian regional expert consultation on rural women in knowledge society
02/06/2003
The consultation addressed the most critical components of the digital divide, namely rural communities and women. This report gives an overview of the deliberations and recommendations made to generate positive impacts, including improved access to information and communication technologies (ICTs). 38 pp.
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.
Living well with HIV/AIDS: A manual on nutritional care and support for people living with HIV/AIDS
14/08/2002
The manual provides practical recommendations for a healthy and balanced diet for people living with HIV/AIDS in countries or areas with a low resource base. 103 pp.
HIV/AIDS, agriculture and food security in mainland and small island countries of Africa: Twenty-second regional conference for Africa
24/07/2002
This paper presents the major challenges confronting African countries due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Its implications for agricultural production and the impact on national economies are highlighted. This is followed by a discussion of actions for alleviating the situation.
Gender, networks and Mexico-US migration
05/07/2002
This paper examines whether the causes and patterns of Mexican rural female migration differ significantly from rural male migration. 42 pp.
Study in support of transfer, adoption and dissemination of labour saving technologies in Masaka and Wakiso districts of Uganda
04/07/2002
Agricultural production in Uganda is dominated by women using rudimentary tools and often traditional methods. it is therefore vital that strong gender considerations be given to the promotion of labour saving technologies to reduce their workload. 50 pp.
Water and people: Whose right is it?
20/06/2002
As part of its contribution to meeting the first MDG, which aims to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger by 2015, FAO is placing increased emphasis on the provision of water for food security. This fact sheet provides valuable information and insights into the water sector. 4 pp.