Publications
Empowering Zambian rural women through small farmer groups
19/01/1996
The focus of this research is to document the impact of the FAO People's Participation Programme (PPP), which began in Zambia in 1983. The programme has helped to increase the effectiveness of many rural services and development initiatives by forming solid groups in which women are actively participating.
The gender dimension in rural cooperatives
10/01/1996
As breeding grounds for democracy and participation, cooperatives can be used to empower women by enhancing and upgrading their specific knowledge and capacities. They also play an important role in teaching methods of group decision-taking, and developing trust and self-assurance.
Effects of group formation on rural women’s access to services in Western Province, Zambia
10/01/1996
This paper reports on some of the accomplishments achieved by the FAO People's Participation Programme (PPP). In particular, it focuses on the successful promotion of women's participation in various development initiatives in the Western Province, Zambia.
Development policy and strategy for the benefit of rural women
19/06/1995
The present document is a critical analysis of the lines of collaboration set up between African governments and FAO with a view to organizing action to improve the integration of women in development.
Uganda:The socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on rural families with an emphasis on youth
12/07/1994
This report analyzes the effect of HIV/AIDS on rural families with special attention to the situation of rural youth.
Farming systems development: A participatory approach to helping small-scale farmers
05/07/1994
The purpose of this publication is to promote the use of farming systems development (FSD) techniques in identifying appropriate ways to help small-scale farming households improve their productivity and levels of living in an equitable and sustainable manner. 52 pp.
The legal status of rural women in nineteen Latin American countries
29/06/1994
This book presents the historical background to rural women's subordination in law in Latin America and also contains previously unpublished case studies on Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico and Venezuela.
Rural households and sustainability: Integrating environmental and gender concerns into home economics curricula
21/06/1994
A technical document to help government planners and extension staff integrate environmental concerns into home economics and agricultural curricula.