Publications
At the hearth of the matter: Household resource management
23/06/2004
An analysis of household resource management, which uses the household as an entry-point to identify how patterns of access, decision-making and power relations impact livelihoods and the overall well-being of household members. 4 pp.
Emergency and rehabilitation programmes: Does gender matter?
23/06/2004
A fact sheet that raises awareness on the need to mainstream gender issues in emergency and rehabilitation programmes. Full community involvement, including women’s active participation, is key to effective relief, reconstruction and transformation efforts. 6 pp.
Regional consultation on advancement of rural women in the Beijing plus ten era
16/06/2004
A synthesis of the country papers and recommendations presented at the above expert consultation. The meeting came as momentum gathered in the global development community to review the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, signed by 189 governments. 52 pp.
Rural households and resources: A guide for extension workers
16/06/2004
This guide assists extension and community workers to apply a participatory and gender-sensitive approach to their planning and work with rural households and people. 103 pp.
Report of the regional consultation on gender dimensions in Asian rice livelihood systems in the changing milieu of technologies and economy
16/06/2004
This consultation highlighted the importance of women's role in rice livelihood systems and explores the effects of changing economic and technological realities on gender roles and constraints. 43 pp.
Rural households and resources: A pocket guide for extension workers
15/06/2004
A summary of the key points outlined in the comprehensive guide, Rural households and resources: a guide for extension workers. It highlights the major issues affecting rural households, and provides users with ideas and tools for sharing information on the constraints and opportunities they face. 43 pp.
FAO Gender and Development Plan of Action (2002-2007): A fact sheet
08/06/2004
The Plan of Action presents a framework to mainstream gender into the work of FAO. It emphasizes that gender equality is an essential condition for people-centred, sustainable rural development. 4 pp.
A gender perspective on land rights: Equal footing
07/06/2004
Ensuring equal land rights for men and women increases economic opportunities, encourages investment in land and improves family security during economic and social transitions. 4pp.