This assessment provides evidence of gender inequalities in the agriculture and rural sectors of Maldives, highlighting rural women’s needs, challenges and priorities. It also analyses country-level achievements, and shortfalls in closing existing gaps towards the pursuit of gender equality. The report provides information to the Government of Maldives on the current situation and guidance to decision makers on how rural development and investment initiatives may affect gender roles and relations, positively and/or negatively. It also provides data on facilitating women’s empowerment and their access to resources and opportunities. 46 pp.
Gender-based socioeconomic inequalities are preventing rural women from sustaining and improving their livelihoods. Gender disparities in food security are due to unequal access to resources, services and economic opportunities. Studies show that ensuring women’s equitable access to economic resources and opportunities boosts productivity, bolstering prosperity, food security and economic growth. 2 pp.
This case study shares Uruguay’s recent experiences collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data relevant to adaptation planning in the agriculture sectors. It describes the findings from a qualitative and quantitative study that aimed to generate information about resources as well as symbolic, cultural, and economic barriers affecting adaptation in agricultural production from a gender perspective. The case study summarizes lessons learned both for planners in Uruguay’s agriculture sectors, as well as for decision-makers in other countries who are interested in better understanding and tracking gender dimensions of adaptation in agriculture. 18 pp.
Promoting diverse diets is key to improving nutrition of women of reproductive age and can support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the World Health Assembly global nutrition targets for 2030. 2pp.