This brief presents the findings from the Global End-term Evaluation of the Joint Programme on “Accelerating Progress towards the Economic Empowerment of Rural Women” (JP RWEE). JP RWEE is a global initiative that aims to secure rural women’s livelihoods and rights in the context of sustainable development. 2 pp.
Produced under the project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate: a focus on West Africa”, this paper draws on a gender analysis conducted to inform and guide the project implementation. It presents findings related to gender and forestry which are common to the region. It also proposes recommendations to address gender inequalities in the forestry sector. 18 pp.
This legal brief discusses the role of national legislation in supporting women’s empowerment in agriculture and food security. It explores the conditions needed for legislation to achieve positive social change, highlights successful legal measures taken, and suggests steps legislators can take to strengthen women’s opportunities to participate in, benefit from, and achieve empowerment in food and agriculture. 10 pp.
This quarterly issue features case studies from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Kyrgyzstan. It introduces programmes that provide training in methods of modern beekeeping, livestock strategy, gender and gender equality. These programmes will contribute to the sustainable economic development of rural women and their communities as the economic empowerment of rural women is critical for the continued improvement of agriculture and the further development of the rural sector. 8 pp.