This brief describes how Extension and advisory services (EAS) systems and providers must transform their policies, organizational culture and services in order to adequately meet the needs of women, resulting in improved and more resilient livelihoods, adoption of sustainable practices and food and nutrition security. 4 pp.
This assessment of the agriculture and rural sector aims to enhance the understanding of gender dimensions in the agriculture and rural sector to support the formulation and implementation of informed and evidence-based policies, programmes and services, in line with national development priorities. 56 pp.
This paper investigates whether an increase in exogenous income through the Child Grants model of the Social Cash Transfer programme in Zambia fosters economic inclusion among rural women. Using experimental data, there is strong evidence of direct impacts of the Child Grant on the productive capacity, financial inclusion, and psychological assets of rural women. 65 pp.
Gender equality is critical to ensuring inclusive and socially just climate action and disaster risk reduction (DRR). This brief builds on the recommendations from the webinar jointly organized by FAO, ARC and WFP on “Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action and Governance” on March 2021. 12 pp.