Publications
Empowering African Women And Boosting their Livelihoods through Agricultural Trade - FMM/GLO/169/MUL
01/07/2024
Many women in agribusiness in Africa are faced by challenges, including those related to working in the informal sector, poor access to market information, finance and training, and weak compliance with trade standards, which limit their opportunities to access markets, particularly for export. Supporting women to overcome these obstacles is a prerequisite for leveraging the opportunities created by the AfCFTA and achieving economic growth. 2 p.
Empowering Rural Women: Combating Gender Inequality in Agriculture - FMM/GLO/138/MUL
01/07/2024
Recognizing the need to challenge these norms and address the barriers to unleash the economic potential of rural women, the subprogramme focused on expanding women’s socio-economic opportunities by combining gender responsive and transformative interventions in four countries that exhibit pronounced gender inequalities in agriculture: Cambodia, Kenya, Senegal and Uganda. 2 p.
Post-harvest management: bridging gaps and embracing innovations
01/07/2024
This publication contributes to ongoing initiatives aimed at reducing post-harvest loss (PHL) through capacity development and knowledge sharing. It aims to enhance understanding of the gaps in post-harvest management and how to address them. The publication highlights the importance of reducing post-harvest losses (PHL) in developing countries by integrating gender perspectives, providing support to agribusiness and entrepreneurship, and promoting climate change adaptation. 118 p.
Empowering women in fisheries value chains - Good practices and lessons learned from the Coastal Fisheries Initiative
01/07/2024
The Coastal Fisheries Initiative (CFI) programme – a global partnership between FAO, the UN Development Programme, the UNEnvironment Programme, Conservation International, the World Bank and the World Wide Fund for Nature – has developed three legacy Global Knowledge Products to consolidate experience and lessons learned and to make its successful approaches and tangible impacts sustainable beyond the end of its five-year cycle. 64 p.
Intersectionality: A pathway for more inclusive, youth-oriented and gender-responsive agrifood systems
01/07/2024
What is intersectionality and how is it relevant to FAO’ s work? Intersectionality: A pathway for more inclusive, youth-oriented and gender-responsive agrifood systems, serves as a guide for FAO employees and development practitioners who seek conceptual clarity and guidance on intersectionality. 44 pp.
Diagnostic of gender and age norms in financial inclusion: A pilot study in five districts of Malawi
01/07/2024
This report presents an investigation into how social norms impact rural women’s and youth’s ability to access and use formal financial products and services in Malawi. It confirms the importance of considering social norms when designing interventions to improve women’s and youth’s economic empowerment. It also offers concrete recommendations for the development of such interventions and programming. 40 pp.
Commitments matrix - Global commitment to enhance gender equality in agrifood systems through financing and partnerships
13/06/2024
FAO launched a global commitment process to enhance gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems through financing and partnerships. The process unites Members, resource partners, private sector, UN Agencies, civil society organizations and others to commit investment and partnership for increased gender equality and women’s empowerment in agrifood systems. This Commitments Matrix presents macro and thematic commitments, targeting different stakeholder categories. 4 p.
Kosovo gender profile for agriculture and rural livelihoods
01/06/2024
The Kosovo gender profile for agriculture and rural livelihoods aims to improve knowledge on gender‑related issues in agriculture. It proposes evidence‑based recommendations for advancing gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in agriculture and rural development, including ensuring women's access to digital tools. 142 p.