Publications
Regional Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2027 for the Near East and North Africa region
01/06/2024
The new Regional Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2027 for the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region aims to ensure its applicability across the diverse and complex contexts within the NENA region. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of the region, characterized by a spectrum of situations, the strategy incorporates a precise set of indicators that extend until 2027. 51 p.
Towards gender-responsive agricultural extension services in Albania
01/06/2024
This publication assesses the extent, progress and challenges of providing gender-responsive agricultural extension services in Albania based on the FAO Gender and Rural Advisory Services Assessment Tool (GRAST) methodology. Even though agriculture is an important sector of the economy that accounts for 36 percent of overall employment in the country, informality is high and the engagement of low-skilled rural women in labour intensive activities is significant. 58 p.
Advancing Digitalization in Gender Sensitive Agrifood Systems in Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) - FMM/GLO/170/MUL
01/06/2024
Despite a significant potential for innovation and digitalization in the agrifood systems of Pacific SIDS, and the power of digital tools in aiding development efforts, the operating themes of agrifood systems, digitalization and gender empowerment are still in their infancy in the Pacific region, which also faces challenges such as remoteness, limited capacities and natural disasters. 2 p.
The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2024
01/06/2024
The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic foods into global food security and sustainability, enhance policy advocacy, scientific research and capacity building, disseminate sustainable practices and technological innovations, and support community involvement. 264 p.
Mapping of the soybean-to-poultry value chain in Malawi and South Africa from a trade potential perspective
01/06/2024
This issue brief was developed under the Empowering women and boosting livelihoods through agricultural trade: Leveraging the AfCFTA programme, co-implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC). 16 p.
Enhancing the Lives of Women in Agrifood Systems - MTF/GLO/1105/BMG
01/05/2024
The FAO report on The status of women in agrifood systems aimed to shed light on the current status of rural women, providing the latest data, lessons learned and recommendations for policy- and decision-makers. It would also help put gender equality and the empowerment of women at the centre of debates and research agendas on agriculture, food systems, food security and nutrition.2 p.
Gender-responsive, disability- and socially-inclusive water resource management
01/05/2024
This course serves as a guide in considering the synergies between GEDSI and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by drawing on systems thinking concepts and processes when designing development projects. In particular, it provides an understanding of key concepts, terminology, practical tools and processes for incorporating gender equality, disability and social inclusion in projects snd make them more inclusive and effective. 2 p.
Towards digital inclusion in rural transformation
01/05/2024
The rapid and ongoing digital transformation of government, economic, and social sectors holds immense potential to improve outcomes across the SDGs for smallholder farmers and rural communities more generally. However, it is also widely recognized that digitalization alone does not guarantee inclusion. Rural residents and marginalized groups have the most to gain from digitalization but are also the most at risk of falling further behind due to digital divides. 113 pp.