Publications
Seizing the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area for the economic empowerment of women in agriculture
18/10/2021
This brief discusses the operationalization of the AfCFTA agreement to ensure that future trade policies, practices, and regulations promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls on the African continent, especially in supporting women to seize the new opportunities created ‘in agriculture’ by the AfCFTA. 12 pp.
FAO’s work in nutrition: Raising levels of nutrition for all
01/10/2021
The Strategic Framework 2022-31 commits FAO to work for MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri-food systems for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind. 5 p.
Global Evaluation Brief: Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment
01/10/2021
This brief presents the findings from the Global End-term Evaluation of the Joint Programme on “Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women” (JP RWEE). JP RWEE is a global initiative that aims to secure rural women’s livelihoods and rights in the context of sustainable development. 2 p.
Gender equality and forestry in West Africa: Preliminary findings and recommendations for West Africa countries
28/09/2021
Produced under the project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate: a focus on West Africa”, this paper draws on a gender analysis conducted to inform and guide the project implementation. It presents findings related to gender and forestry which are common to the region. It also proposes recommendations to address gender inequalities in the forestry sector. 18 p.
Supporting an enabling legal environment for women’s empowerment in food and agriculture
27/09/2021
This legal brief discusses the role of national legislation in supporting women’s empowerment in agriculture and food security. 10 p.
FAO Europe and Central Asia Gender Newsletter, July 2021 - Issue #4
22/09/2021
This quarterly issue features case studies from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan. It introduces programmes that provide training in methods of modern beekeeping, livestock strategy, gender and gender equality. These programmes will contribute to the sustainable economic development of rural women and their communities as the economic empowerment of rural women is critical for the continued improvement of agriculture and the further development of the rural sector. 8 pp.
Guidelines on strengthening gender equality in land registration – Southeast Europe 2021
18/09/2021
This publication addresses the steps required to ensure that rights to land are accurately recorded and protected and how land registration systems should identify and address the barriers that women face in securing their rights. 42 p.
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Gender, agriculture and rural development (Country Gender Assessment Series)
15/09/2021
This Country Gender Assessment is intended to provide insights into the gender gaps in the agricultural sector and concerning rural livelihoods. The intention of the findings is to inform the future work of FAO and UN Women to assist the relevant state and entity institutions to ensure a more gender-sensitive approach to policymaking and programming. 94 pp.