Publications
Qualitative research on the impacts of social protection on rural women’s economic empowerment: The Malawi Social Cash Transfer Programme (Country Case Study Report)
13/11/2017
In 2006, the Government of Malawi initiated a Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), which it called Mtukula Pakhomo (‘Lifting up Families’). This report presents the findings from a qualitative research study (conducted in September 2015) of the Programme, and of its impacts on rural women’s economic empowerment. 117 pp.
What role can agricultural extension and advisory services play in realizing gender equality and improved nutrition?
01/11/2017
This document summarises the online discussion "What role can agricultural extension and advisory services play in realizing gender equality and improved nutrition?" which invited to reflect on the role that agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS) can play in contributing to reducing gender inequities and improving nutrition. The online discussion was hosted on the FSN Forum from 16 June to 9 July 2017. 10 p.
Capacity Development Support to Rural Women on the Socio-economic and Gender Aspects of Sustainable Rural Development
31/10/2017
This project, started in 2014 under the FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme, was developed to improve services for rural women by enhancing the capacity of institutions and of agricultural extension and rural advisory services staff in Turkey and Azerbaijan. 8 pp.
Developing capacities in gender-sensitive rural advisory services: A training of trainers manual
30/10/2017
This manual provides guidance for organizing and facilitating training of trainers in gender-sensitive rural advisory services design and delivery. As part of the FAO project “Capacity Development Support to Rural Women on the Socio-economic and Gender Aspects of Sustainable Rural Development” (implemented in Turkey and Azerbaijan in 2014-16), it was designed for easy adaptation and use in strengthening advisory services globally. 114 pp.
FAO Work to Promote Decent Rural Employment
27/10/2017
This brochure provides an easy-to-read overview of the main components of FAO's approach to mainstreaming decent rural employment at global, regional and country level. Increasing rural women’s access to decent employment opportunities is key to improving their productivity and earning power, which in turn raises family incomes and food security. FAO aims to empower rural women through decent work in order to realize their untapped potential, which can bring social and economic 20 pp.
Legal pluralism, women’s land rights and gender equality in Mozambique - Harmonizing statutory and customary law
18/10/2017
This publication analyses the impacts of legal pluralism on women's land rights in Mozambique arguing that despite Mozambique's progressive legal framework, efforts are still needed to fully achieve gender equitable and socially just outcomes on the ground. 61 pp.
CFS Forum on Women's Empowerment in the Context of Food Security and Nutrition
13/10/2017
This report has been presented by the Technical Task Team set up by the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), in preparation for the Forum on Women’s Empowerment in the context of food security and nutrition. 29 p.
Climate-Smart Agriculture Sourcebook Summary - Second Edition
01/10/2017
The booklet includes an overview on significants developments since the original sourcebook was printed back in 2013, why we went digitial for this second edition, and new content that can be found in this second edition. 56 p.