Publications
Dimitra Newsletter 22
15/10/2012
This newsletter focuses on how the growing dialogues, propelled by Dimitra community listeners’ clubs, are empowering rural people in several African countries. The success of the radio broadcasts and in-person gatherings of men, women and youth in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger has led to the launch of new projects in Burundi, Mauritania and Senegal and holds promise for more. 24 pp
The gender and equity implications of land-related investments on land access and labour and income-generating opportunities: A case study of selected agricultural investments in Northern Tanzania
11/09/2012
This report, which focuses on agricultural investments in Northern Tanzania, presents analysis and findings from a series of labour and income-generating activities that were examined during a period of fieldwork in June 2011. 59 pp.
Executive Summary: The gender and equity implications of land-related investments on land access and labour and income-generating opportunities - A case study of selected agricultural investments in Northern Tanzania
10/09/2012
This Executive Summary presents the main aims, findings, and policy recommendations arising from a study on agricultural investments in Northern Tanzania. 12 pp.
Good practices in building innovative rural institutions to increase food security: Case studies
31/07/2012
This set of case studies provides a variety of examples of innovative types of partnerships, involving different stakeholders for effective food security strategies and rural development. 161 pp.
Gender inequalities in rural employment in Ghana: Policy and legislation
16/07/2012
Part II of the country profile of Ghana looks in detail at gender differences and inequalities in rural employment. It aims to improve understanding on the available policy and legislation mechanisms that are relevant for addressing gender and social inequalities in rural labor markets. The profile is divided into two parts, where Part I provides an overview of the national, economic, social and demographic contexts, with a close look at education and the agricultural sector. 24 pp.
Gender inequalities in rural employment in Ghana: An overview
16/07/2012
Based on available qualitative information and nationally representative data, this profile of Ghana assesses existing gender and age disparities in employment and income in rural areas. The profile is divided into two parts. Part I provides an overview of the national, economic, social and demographic contexts, with a close look at education and the agricultural sector. Part II looks in detail at gender differences and inequalities in rural employment. 58 pp.
Decent rural employment for food security: A case for action
29/06/2012
Promoting decent employment is essential to achieving food security and reducing poverty. This Case for Action argues that improving policy coherence between employment and agricultural initiatives and investing more in the promotion of decent rural employment contribute highly to the interlinked challenges of fighting rural poverty and feeding a growing world population in a sustainable way. 42 pp.
Executive Summary: Good practices in building innovative rural institutions to increase food security
29/03/2012
This document summarizes the main findings of the publication Good practices in building innovative rural institutions to increase food security. The latter documents a vast array of producer organization initiatives, which have enabled small producers to increase their access to markets and productive assets, while reducing transaction costs. 4 pp.