Investing to promote agricultural growth and poverty reduction is a central pillar of the World Bank's current rural strategy, Reaching the Rural Poor (2003). One major thrust of the strategy outlines the priorities and the approaches that the public sector, private sector, and civil society can emp
Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook (Agriculture and Rural Development)
โ Scribed by World Bank, FAO, IFAD, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Fund for Agricultural Development
- Publisher
- World Bank Publications
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 792
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
The Gender in Agriculture Sourcebook provides an up-to-date understanding of gender issues with rich compilation of compelling evidence of good practices and lessons learned to guide practitioners in integrating gender dimensions into agricultural projects and programs. Serving as a tool for guiding and showcasing key principles in integrating gender into projects, this sourcebook aims to inspire the imagination of practitioners to apply lessons learned, experiences, and innovations to the design and investment in the agriculture sector. The Sourcebook draws on a wide range of experience from the World Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and other donor agencies, governments, institutions, and groups active in agricultural development.
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