Publications
Making the AfCFTA work for women in the agrifood sector
08/06/2023
This policy brief unpacks how non-tariff measures may promote or hinder women’s participation in the agrifood sector across sub-Saharan Africa. 8 p.
Advancing parliamentary action for gender equality and investment in agrifood systems
02/06/2023
As recognized at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in 2021, in order to build back better in times of global crises, it is critical to design sound gender-responsive, transparent and stable policies, and to create legal frameworks and incentives which are essential to enhancing responsible investment in agriculture and food systems. 2 p.
Women’s empowerment and gender equality in agrifood value chains in SIDS
01/06/2023
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable countries impacted by food insecurity and malnutrition. An essential part of the solution to improve nutrition and respond to the climate crises is the transformation of agrifood systems in SIDS. As food producers, processors and traders, women and girls in SIDS are central to poverty eradication, climate-change-resilience and national economic growth. 2p.
2022 in Review - Joint Programme on Gender Transformative Approaches for Food Security and Nutrition
01/06/2023
The 'JP GTA - 2022 In Review' offers a snapshot of the milestones, achievements and activities of the Joint Programme over the course of the past year, with links to articles, publications and event recordings. 12 p.
Addressing gender issues in pesticide management
17/05/2023
This brochure highlights the gender-related implication of pesticide use and management, focusing on the role of women in handling hazardous pesticides in agriculture, the reasons why they are at higher risk and the health-related implications they face. 20 p.
Bhutan: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)
17/05/2023
Bhutanese women are vital players in the food security and nutrition landscape. However, there still remain gender inequalities and constraints. This assessment analyses the agricultural and rural sector of Bhutan from a gender mainstreaming perspective in areas where FAO assists in realizing rural women’s rights and potential. 84 pp.
Policy brief: Trade facilitation in the agrifood sector - Making the AfCFTA work for women in the agrifood sector
16/05/2023
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement is a powerful roadmap which promises to boost the livelihoods of African people. This policy brief examines the role of the AfCFTA in addressing gender-related challenges in trade facilitation faced by women agripreneurs and traders across sub-Saharan Africa. 11 p.
The gender-responsive Business Model Canvas: A tool to assess agricultural service provision from a gender perspective
08/05/2023
This brief outlines how closing the gender gap and ensuring equal access to agricultural support services is a priority in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) as well as in the Near East and North Africa (NENA), where FAO has made a strong commitment to promoting efficient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood value chain development, with particular attention to the inclusion and empowerment of rural women and youth. 26 p.