Publications
Dimitra Newsletter 15
01/11/2008
This issue of the Dimitra newsletter focuses on how – in an international context of rising food prices and raw material shortages – the livelihoods of the poorest populations, and of women in particular, are inextricably linked to their rights, as well as their economic, political and social status. 24 pp.
Getting started! Running a Junior Farmer Field and Life School
16/10/2008
A manual that describes how to set up and sustain Junior Farmer Field and Life Schools (JFFLS). These aim to help AIDS orphans and vulnerable children to achieve long-term food security, by teaching them vital farming and life skills. 146 pp.
Gender and equity issues in liquid biofuels production
16/10/2008
This publication explores the gender-differentiated risks associated with the large scale production of first-generation liquid biofuels in developing countries. It also offers alternative policy options to reduce the risks and maximize the opportunities of biofuels production. 36pp.
From subsistence farming to sugar-cane monoculture: Impacts on agrobiodiversity, local knowledge and food security
13/10/2008
A socio-economic overview of Swaziland, with focus on the agriculture sector, rural livelihoods, recent macroeconomic trends and their implications for food security. 32 pp.
SEAGA for emergency and rehabilitation programmes
13/10/2008
Aimed at ensuring effective humanitarian assistance by emphasizing the importance of a gender perspective in emergency operations and by assisting emergency specialists in gender-sensitive planning. 189pp.
Gender in agriculture sourcebook
10/10/2008
A comprehensive insight into gender issues, including evidence of good practices and lessons learned to help practitioners integrate gender dimensions into agricultural projects and programmes. It combines descriptive accounts of national and international experiences, with contributions from more than 100 specialists. 792pp.
Land access in rural Africa: Strategies to fight gender inequality
06/10/2008
A series of country reports highlighting the impact of gender inequality in land access on food security and rural living conditions. The publication focuses on strategies for information, communication and knowledge management to increase the security of land rights. 166pp.
A back of the envelope estimation of the effect of soaring food prices on world hunger
02/10/2008
This publication presents a rough estimate of the effects of soaring food prices, including human costs, and assesses the merits and drawbacks of the methodology used. 18 pp.