Tonga: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/12/2019

This country gender assessment provides in-depth insights into the gender dimensions of agriculture and rural development (ARD) in Tonga. Based on the research findings, the Assessment also aims to provide guidance to the Government of Tonga and its development partners, notably FAO and the Pacific Community (SPC), through the identification of priority areas that need to be strengthened. 64 pp.

Stories from Africa

13/12/2019

This book highlights some of the progress made in communities across Africa, showcasing real-life examples of the ways we can work together to achieve Zero Hunger. Stories from Africa provides visual and oral testimony from the very people most affected. You will discover what works and why in the struggle to ensure adequate and healthy food. And you will see that when provided with the tools they need, people, particularly rural women and youth, can be powerful drivers of change. 96pp.

FAO’s work on social protection: Contributing to zero hunger, poverty reduction and resilience in rural areas

13/12/2019

This brochure highlights the important role that social protection has to play in addressing the challenges women and girls face stemming from gender-related inequalities. Social protection spans the entire Agenda 2030 architecturefrom poverty eradication to reducing income inequality, to improving access to health, education, water and gender equality as well as increasing economic inclusion. 28 pp.

Viet Nam: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

18/11/2019

The Country Gender Assessment of the agriculture and rural sector was commissioned to gauge Viet Nam’s progress in achieving gender equality in agriculture and the rural sector and as a mechanism to guide FAO’s strategic mission in Viet Nam. Its objective is to inform FAO country-level planning and programming in line with national development priorities and FAO’s mandate and strategic framework. 53 pp.

Fiji: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/11/2019

This assessment of agriculture and the rural sector provides in-depth analysis of the gendered dimensions of agriculture and rural development in Fiji.  Recommendations are oriented toward community programming that is more equitable, practical and beneficial for women as well as the promotion of the use of modern technology to empower women to make more informed decisions about their activities. 59 pp.

Solomon Islands: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/11/2019

This country gender assessment of the agricultural and rural sectors of the Solomon Islands provides a situational analysis of rural women’s experiences and considers social norms, gender power dynamics and how rural women and men access, control and use natural resources for their livelihoods. It also provides an assessment of the enabling environment for gender mainstreaming by government agencies by examining five key criteria impacting mainstreaming work. 50 pp.

Samoa: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/11/2019

This Assessment analyses the agriculture and rural sectors from a gender perspective at the macro level (policy), meso level (institutional) and micro level (community and household). The assessment seeks to identify gender inequalities in access to critical productive resources, assets, services and opportunities. It also looks at the priorities, needs and constraints of both women and men in agricultural and rural communities, and the gaps that exist in responding to these issues. 50 pp.

Gender in adaptation planning for the agriculture sectors Guide for Trainers

01/11/2019

Based on the gender activities carried out, the NAP-Ag programme has developed a training guide on mainstreaming gender to support countries in their adaptation planning processes. This guide provides a complete set of materials to be used in training workshops on mainstreaming gender in adaptation planning in the agriculture sector, and is a valuable resource to turn gender goals into concrete action. 188 pp.