Publications
Seizing the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement for women traders: A South-South cooperation event
23/03/2022
In order to identify solutions to address the challenges posed by the roll out of the AfCFTA, a dialogue between the key players in the Africa trade environment and women’s traders is necessary. In this context, FAO has partnered with the African Women Agribusiness Network – Afrika (AWAN AFRIKA) and the International Trade Center (ITC) to promote the exchange of lessons learned among countries on gender-sensitive 5 pp.
Gender and food loss in sustainable fish value chains in Africa
18/03/2022
This document provides guidance on integrating gender concerns into food loss interventions within the fish value chains. It describes the different steps to understand the key components of a gender-sensitive food loss value chain analysis. In particular, it recommends highlighting the dynamics and factors that influence women’s and men’s natural social disposition and participation in fisheries activities according to dominant assigned gender roles. 52 pp.
Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Uganda - Results from assessing current capacities, gaps and opportunities to strengthen women´s organizations in the sector
16/03/2022
As part of the FAO-NORAD project “Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems”, this publication focuses on gender equality and women’s small-scale fisheries organizations. The project supports activities in five countries – Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania – with a focus on strengthening women’s roles in post-harvest processing and trade. 30 pp.
Mapping women’s small-scale fisheries organizations in Malawi - Results from assessing current capacities, gaps and opportunities to strengthen women´s organizations in the sector
16/03/2022
As part of the FAO-NORAD project “Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems”, this publication focuses on gender equality and women’s small-scale fisheries organizations. The project supports activities in five countries – Ghana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania – with a focus on strengthening women’s roles in post-harvest processing and trade. 32 pp.
Empowering women farmers: A mechanization catalogue for practitioners
14/03/2022
Rural women across the world work along agri-food value chains performing numerous agricultural operations. This catalogue highlights the potential for smallholder farmers in Nepal to earn an income via mechanization hire service with information for machines and equipment. Its goal is to promote and support women’s access to sustainable agricultural mechanization as operators and/or managers. 60 pp.
Livestock programming for nutritional improvements in children under five years of age and pregnant and lactating mothers
09/03/2022
The Livestock for Health (L4H) project is a collaborative effort that shares the results of the L4H study recruitment and baseline survey carried out in September–November 2019. This brochure discusses the survey that aimed to obtain baseline data for monitoring trends in household milk yield, consumption of animal source foods (ASF), and nutritional status of the women and children participating in the L4H study. 58 pp.
Empowering women in small-scale fisheries for sustainable food systems - A FAO-NORAD project in sub-Saharian Africa
08/03/2022
In support of the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines), FAO in collaboration with the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), conceptualized a project focused on promoting gender equality, capacity development throughout fish value chains, and improving nutrition and diets in five sub-Saharan Africa countries. 14 pp.
Data snapshot using sex-disaggregated data to better understand gender gaps in agriculture
08/03/2022
The brochure provides data disaggregated by sex on various issues under the following topics: (1) Small family farms and women's decision-making roles in agriculture; (2) Secure rights over land; (3) Employment, work and time use in agricultural contexts; (4) Access to digitalization and financial services; and (5) Food security. 24 p.