Publications
Turkey: National gender profile of agricultural and rural livelihoods (Country Gender Assessment Series)
07/12/2016
This National Gender Profile was prepared under the “Strengthening national capacities for production and analysis of sex-disaggregated data through the implementation of the FAO Gender and Agriculture Framework (GASF)” project. The overall objectives of the project were to assist beneficiary countries in developing gender-sensitive and sex-disaggregated datasets on the agricultural and rural sector. 72 pp.
A gender-responsive approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) planning in the agriculture sector
07/12/2016
In the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) community, there is broad understanding that gender equality is fundamental for increased resilience to disasters. This note provides an overview of how to apply a gender-responsive approach to DRR planning in the agriculture sector, including five key actions for supporting rural women and men to build resilience in the face of disasters. 8 pp.
Developing Gender-Sensitive Value Chains: A guiding framework
05/12/2016
The purpose of this publication (part of the FAO series on sustainable food value chain development) is to facilitate the systematic integration of gender equality dimensions into value chain development programmes and projects. It raises awareness on gender inequalities and discusses the importance of addressing these dimensions in value chain development, while also building a common approach for work on gender-sensitive value chain development. 52 pp.
Meeting fuel and energy needs in protracted crises (The SAFE approach)
01/12/2016
This note focuses on the topic of access to fuel and energy in protracted crises, and the possible solutions using the SAFE approach, illustrated by case studies from FAO's interventions in protracted crisis situations. Access to fuel and energy – vital for food security – is often highly constrained in protracted crises. 28 p.
Towards inclusive Pluralistic Service Systems: Insights for innovative thinking
01/12/2016
A growing variety of public and private rural advisory services are available today, leading to increasingly pluralistic service systems (PSS) – in which advisory services are provided by different actors and funded from different sources. PSS have emerged in many countries as a response to a decline in public sector extension and the increasing demand for tailored, diverse and market-oriented services. 50 p.
Gender-responsive disaster risk reduction in the agriculture sector: Guidance for policy-makers and practitioners
28/11/2016
This training guide aims to present practical approaches to address gender issues in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies for the agriculture sector, with special attention to linking communities’ experiences with higher-level decision-making processes. 68 pp.
Gender mainstreaming as a key strategy for building resilient livelihoods: Increase the resilience of both men and women’s livelihoods to threats and crises
14/11/2016
This brief provides an overview of FAO's work in empowering women as agents of resilience building, including three examples of different strategies the Organization has employed to invest in women’s expertise and leadership to build resilient livelihoods. 2 pp.
Albania: Gender, agriculture and rural development (Country Gender Assessment Series)
03/11/2016
In aiming for better informed, targeted and gender sensitive actions in agriculture and rural development for Albania, this Gender Assessment points out some of the major gender inequalities that need to be considered by policy makers and project managers according to available data, and identifies further research needs. 48 pp.