Publications
Committee on world food security: the impact of HIV/AIDS on food security
13/07/2001
Few crises have presented such a threat to human health and to social and economic progress as does the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This paper presents some approaches to addressing this urgent problem and guidance on the role of FAO.
SEAGA Irrigation Sector Guide
19/06/2001
This Guide is written for people involved in the planning, design and implementation of irrigation programmes. It supports gender-responsive participatory planning of irrigation schemes to strengthen the position of rural women and disadvantaged groups. 128 pp.
Workshop on gender-sensitive local planning
19/06/2001
This report of a workshop on gender sensitive local planning examines local administrative structures and planning processes to help promote gender sensitive approaches in local planning. 53 pg
SEAGA Project Cycle Management Technical Guide
13/06/2001
The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance on how to integrate socio-economic and gender issues into project management practices. 105 pp.
From farmer to planner and back: Harvesting best practices
13/06/2001
A series of country case studies and field projects that highlight efforts to incorporate gender and participatory issues into agricultural development planning. They illustrate how gender information can make its way from the field to national planners, increasing the effectiveness of development projects. 174 pp
Gender: Key to sustainability and food security
12/06/2001
This document outlines FAO's Plan of Action for Women in Development 1996-2001. It presents a framework for ensuring that gender issues become an integral part of the Organization's work. 36 pp.
SEAGA Intermediate Level Handbook
12/06/2001
The purpose of the Intermediate Handbook is to support participatory development for those who play an intermediary role between government policy makers and individuals and households at the community level. 192 pp.
Agricultural censuses and gender perspectives: Concept and methodology
12/06/2001
This paper is designed to help in the planning of training courses and workshops for statistics producers, and to meet the growing demand for gender-sensitive statistics.