Publications
Understanding women’s roles and trade potential along the soybean-to-poultry regional value chain: Case studies from Malawi and South Africa
01/06/2024
This qualitative study assesses gender dynamics along the soybean-to-poultry value chain in Malawi and South Africa, focusing particularly on women’s roles, barriers and trade potential. The paper combines in-depth interviews with desktop research and draws on the existing knowledge base at the Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) on poultry Regional Value Chains, barriers to entry and obstacles to women’s participation in markets. 34 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.
Land tenure in Asia and the Pacific - Women’s empowerment and gender equality
01/06/2024
Like land tenure insecurity, gender is a cross-cutting theme of key importance to the work of FAO. In this way, the gender of land users is highly relevant in relation to the impacts of climate change and disasters, and the depletion of forests and fisheries. 2 p.
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.
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.
Responsible business conduct in the pineapple industry: a guide for producers and exporters
01/06/2024
This guide aims to support growers and businesses operating in the global pineapple industry in their efforts to implement responsible business conduct (RBC) practices to improve the sustainability of their operations. By committing to RBC and implementing due diligence processes, these businesses can avoid social conflicts and environmental damage, which will also help to minimize financial losses and maintain long-term profitability. 144 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.