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Women help solve hunger. Why is the world still waiting?

This paper highlights the importance of women's roles in food production and agricultural growth. (International Centre for Research on Women: October 2008) More info >>

Gender in agriculture source book

This sourcebook uses empirical evidence to inform policy formulation and program design, providing decision makers and practitioners with practical guidance, not only on how to avoid the pitfalls of gender neutral planning, but on how to capitalise on the extraordinary productive and poverty reducing potential of the woman farmer. (World Bank: 2008) More info >>

Tackling gender issues in sustainable land management

These modules are designed to increase awareness of the importance of gender in sustainable land management, discussing specific links between men's and women's social roles and their respective uses of natural resources. Case studies from India and Kenya are provided. (Centre for development and environment: 2002) More info >>

Role of women in agriculture: ACIAR projects

This ACIAR Partners magazine issue is focused on the role of women in agriculture, looking at various ACIAR projects that have worked with rural women in the Philippines and Vietnam. (ACIAR: June 2008) More info >>

Developing womenÂ’s entrepreneurship & e-business in green cooperatives in the Asian and Pacific region

This document explores the potential for women in entrepreneurship and e-business in the niche area of green or "organic" cooperatives and provides case studies of successful women's organic cooperatives. (UNESCAP: 2007) More info >>

Regional boards: understanding the impact of gender diversity on board performance

This study presents a literature review on the current status of women in rural and agricultural leadership positions in Australia. (Australian Commonwealth Dept of Transport & Regional Services: 2005) More info >>

Gender, change & resistance: menÂ’s response to womenÂ’s networks in the Australian sugar industry

This paper explores the nature of gender relationships in the Australian rural agriculture sector, drawing on a case study of women's networks in the sugar industry. (Queensland Univ of Technology: 2004) More info >>

Gender checklist: agriculture

This checklist is designed to assist staff and consultants in implementing ADB's policy and strategic objectives on gender and development in agriculture. (ADB) More info >>

Gender and land compendium of country studies

This compendium provides an analysis of the complex issues surrounding women's access to land. (FAO: 2005) More info >>

Gender and sustainable development in drylands

This study examines the impact of men's and women's roles on land management in dryland areas and includes case studies from Africa, India and China. (FAO: 2003) More info >>

Building on gender, agrobiodiversity and local knowledge: a training manual

A training manual for understanding local knowledge, biodiversity and gender. (FAO: 2005) More info >>


 

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