Publications
A review of empirical evidence on gender differences in non-land agricultural inputs, technology, and services in developing countries
01/03/2011
This paper reviews empirical literature on gender differences in use, access and adoption of non-land agricultural inputs in developing countries. It focuses on four key areas: technological resources, natural resources, human resources, and social and political capital. 56 pp.
Rural women’s access to financial services: Credit, savings and insurance
01/03/2011
This paper reviews rural women’s access to financial services, a key factor of successful rural development strategies. Designing appropriate financial products that allow women to save, borrow and insure is essential to increasing their economic opportunities, as well as their role as producers. 30 pp.
Gender differences in assets
01/03/2011
This paper documents the gender gap in access to and ownership of most inputs, assets and services important for agricultural activities. It focuses in particular on education, land, livestock, financial services, modern inputs, information and extension. 35 pp.
Gender and agricultural value chains
01/03/2011
This paper analyses how some factors, such as access to assets, gendered education differentials and the nature and value of economic activities affect the way in which men and women participate in agricultural markets. 32 pp.
Gender differentiated asset dynamics in Northern Nigeria
01/03/2011
This paper examines gender differentiated asset dynamics over a 20 year period in Northern Nigeria (from 1988 to 2008). New evidence is presented to investigate whether there has been a catch-up effect for women in agricultural households who had initially low assets in 1988. 33 pp.
Gender dimensions of agricultural and rural employment: Differentiated pathways out of poverty
21/01/2011
This publication discusses key issues related to gender equality and rural employment in the context of poverty reduction. It presents various policy responses, empirical data and good practices. 226 pp.
Gender-equitable rural work to reduce poverty and boost economic growth
20/01/2011
Equal access to decent employment is particularly important for rural women, as a means to ensure their families’ livelihoods and well-being. This Policy Brief presents key issues and policy recommendations to help tackle decent work deficits and gaps. 4 pp.
Investing in skills for socio-economic empowerment of rural women
19/01/2011
Higher barriers in education and training limit women's participation in better remunerated jobs and leadership roles. This Policy Brief highlights the need to widen skills development opportunities for both women and men to enhance rural productivity. 4 pp.