This publication builds on the experience with Oxfam Novib, a total of 51 ongoing IFAD-supported projects across 26 countries that have some activities related to household methodologies (GALS being the most widely used and innovative household methodology), 37 of which are currently under implementation. 11 pp.
The purpose of the HRNS Gender Household Approach methodology is to promote farming as a family business. In implementing this methodology, the main objectives include joint decision making and planning in smallholder farming households, the active participation of women in training activities, and the inclusion of women in leadership positions in farmer organizations. This publication addresses key domains of gender inequality. 9 pp.
Following a strong backlash from husbands who felt excluded from a revolving fund that was established to enable women to rehabilitate their livelihoods, Social Enterprise Development Foundation (SEND) International concluded that livelihood and food security projects would not be sustainable unless they started from a foundation of gender equity within the household. This publication forms how the GMF is a gender transformative approach that enables married men and women to address unequal power relations and decision-making about household resources. 11 pp.
Projects supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) identify individual household mentoring as a project activity and provide funding to the Ministry of Local Government for implementation. They build on experiences on household mentoring gained in an earlier IFAD-supported District Livelihoods Support Programme. This document examines the purpose of the methodology and the domains of gender inequality that are addressed. 11 pp.