Publications
Mainstreaming gender into forest policies in Asia and the Pacific
11/03/2015
This report documents key findings of a regional initiative on ‘Mainstreaming gender into forest policies of developing Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission (APFC) member countries,’ coordinated jointly by FAO and RECOFTC – The Center for People and Forests. 32 p.
Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication
06/03/2015
The Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) represent the first ever international instrument dedicated to small-scale fisheries. They represent a global consensus on principles and guidance for small-scale fisheries governance and development. 35 p.
Principles for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems
15/10/2014
Responsible investment in agriculture and food systems is essential for enhancing food security and nutrition and supporting the progressive realization of the right to adequate food in the context of national food security. 32 p.
Gender Inequalities in Rural Employment: A country profile on Tanzania Mainland
24/09/2014
This country profile aims to contribute to a better understanding of the types and the degree of existing employment-related gender inequalities in rural settings of Tanzania Mainland. It also sheds light on existing inequalities in terms of access to productive resources – in particular land, time use patterns and educational conditions – recognizing their close correlation with labour productivity and income generating capacity. 64 pp.
Land and Gender: Improving data availability and use in the Western Balkans
12/09/2014
Although women and men in the Western Balkans have equal legal status in relation to property, gender disaggregated data shows that local customs, cultural norms, and traditions often prevail over laws. It is therefore not uncommon for women to lose their entitlements to male relatives. FAO and the World Bank ECA land team are working together to integrate gender equality principles into ongoing Land Administration projects and into the design of a new project in the Western Balkans. 4 pp.
Women in Forestry: Challenges and Opportunities
05/09/2014
Men and women play different roles in forestry and agroforestry systems in developing countries. Compared with men, women are frequently disadvantaged in their access to and control over forest resources, and in the economic opportunities available to them. 11 pp.
Dimitra Newsletter 25
01/09/2014
The Dimitra newsletter outlines the Dimitra project’s most recent activities and achievements, especially the development and growing impact of the listeners’ clubs. This edition focuses on South-South cooperation and on news from Dimitra listeners’ clubs in Senegal, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and more. 24 pp.
FAO success stories on climate-smart agriculture
09/06/2014
This booklet provides examples of climate-smart systems by showcasing some FAO success stories in various countries. The cases have been selected from the FAO Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) Sourcebook launched in 2013 to show the diversity of potential options across different regions and agricultural systems also covering subjects such as biodiversity and gender. 24 pp.