Publications
Dimitra Newsletter 11
01/10/2005
This newlsetter includes a summary report of the presentations and discussions that took place during the FAO Dimitra workshop: Rural women, dynamisation of networks and the fight against HIV/AIDS in rural areas (13-17 June 2005). Participants came from Africa, the Near East, the Caribbean and the Pacific to exchange experiences on how to effectively address HIV/AIDS in their countries. 20 pp.
Agricultural workers and their contribution to sustainable agriculture and rural development
20/07/2005
This report examines the vulnerabilities of waged agricultural workers, who are at the core of food production. It promotes the importance of recognizing these workers through policy. 44 pp.
Livestock production and HIV/AIDS in East and Southern Africa
14/07/2005
This background study paper is based on a review of the literature about the current level of understanding of the linkages that exist between livestock production and HIV/AIDS in countries in East and Southern Africa. 41 pp.
Linkages between HIV/AIDS and the livestock sector in East and Southern Africa
14/07/2005
This volume presents proceedings of a technical workshop entitled “Linkages between HIV/AIDS and the Livestock Sector in East and Southern Africa”, which was organized by FAO's Animal Production and Health Division from 8-10 March 2005. 30 pp
Toward multi-sectoral responses to HIV/AIDS: Implications for Education for Rural People (ERP)
14/07/2005
The objective of this paper is to describe the impact of HIV/AIDS in the context of Education for Rural People (ERP) and also to identify policy constraints and opportunities for multi-sectoral responses to mitigate impacts of HIV/AIDS. 7 pp.
Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW): Guidelines for reporting on Article 14
23/06/2005
A guide on Article 14 of the CEDAW, which focuses on rural women and is a powerful tool for policy-makers involved in agriculture and economic development. 35 pp.
Fact sheet Philippines: Women in agriculture, environment and rural production
15/06/2005
This fact sheet offers recommendations on policy and planning to support rural women in the Philippines. It also provides key data on education, labour, rural production and food security. 6 pp.
Agricultural censuses and gender: Lessons learned in Africa
15/06/2005
A series of case studies that illustrate to what extent and in what ways gender concerns have been integrated into agricultural censuses conducted in Africa. 104 pp.