Publications
Rural women in Sri Lanka's post-conflict rural economy
15/06/2006
An assessment of rural women's situation in areas of Sri Lanka that are emerging from armed conflict. The publication recommends gender mainstreaming initiatives and advocates women’s increased participation in local government through rural development societies. 43 pp.
Dimitra Newsletter|Special Edition: Rural women, dynamisation of networks and the fight against HIV/AIDS in rural areas
14/06/2006
This report presents the activities and results of a workshop organized by FAO's Dimitra project, an information and communication project with the aim of empowering rural populations by facilitating access to information. 145 pp.
Improving gender equity in access to land
14/06/2006
Secure access to land is key to poverty reduction and sustainable rural development. FAO’s Land Tenure Notes provide information on land tenure in a format that can be used by grassroots organizations working with small farmers in rural communities. 33 pp.
Building on gender, agrobiodiversity and local knowledge: A training manual
13/06/2006
A training manual on issues of gender and local knowledge and their relevance to agrobiodiversity management and food security. Based on experiences collected in Eastern and Southern Africa, it emphasizes the need to involve holders of local knowledge, both men and women, in the decision-making process. 190 pp.
Gender: The missing component of the response to climate change
13/06/2006
This report analyses the gender dimension of climate change and the policies that have been designed to mitigate its impacts. The aim is to develop gender sensitive approaches with regards to mitigation measures, adaptation projects and national regimes. 63 pp
Energy and gender in rural sustainable development
12/06/2006
Greater attention to the linkages between energy and gender can help countries promote sustainable agriculture and work towards the Millennium Development Goals. This paper presents recommendations on how to incorporate gender issues into energy and development policies. 46 pp.
Agriculture, trade negotiations and gender
12/06/2006
This paper explores the implications of agricultural trade expansion and liberalization on gender inequalities in the agricultural and rural sector. 55 pp.
Impact of HIV/AIDS on fishing communities: Policies to support livelihoods, rural development and public health
09/06/2006
This policy brief draws attention to the severity of HIV/AIDS among women and men in fishing communities. It aims to secure government and donor commitment to address the impacts of HIV/AIDS on the fisheries sector and reduce its effects on wider society. 12 pp.