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When the “Strong Arms” Leave the Farms—Migration, Gender Roles and Risk Reduction in Vietnam por Simelton, Elisabeth, Tuan, M.D., Houzer, E.

“…While more men typically migrate to work, the implications of this on the household are inconclusive, especially for the women who remain on the farms. This study employs a gender lens to examine the effects of economically driven migration on household decision-making, farm labor and disaster risk reduction, focusing on two disaster-prone regions with high poverty rates in Vietnam: Dien Bien (Northwest) and Ha Tinh (North Central Coast) provinces. …”
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Gender differences in smallholders' socioeconomic networks and acquisition of seed of improved wheat varieties in Ethiopia por Jaleta, Moti, Euler, Michael, Gartaula, Hom Nath, Krishna, Vijesh

“…Men are also more active than women in local social and economic institutions, and their participation is positively associated with the adoption of new wheat varieties. …”
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Assessing gender and social inclusion in seed access: A framework and Indicators por Bomuhangi, Allan, Puskur, Ranjitha, Yila, Jummai, Nchanji, Eileen, Tennet, Suchaita, Tihanyi, Krisztina, Mugoya, Mainza

“…Yet, systemic obstacles persist that prevent smallholder farmers in the Global South, particularly women and other vulnerable groups, from reliably accessing affordable, quality seed in adequate amounts in a timely manner from formal sources. …”
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Global food value chains and obesity in low- and middle-income countries por Hashad, Reem, Lim, Sunghun, Abay, Kibrom A.

“…Leveraging macro- and micro-level data spanning 25 years, we study the relationship between countries’ participation in GFVCs and women’s overweight or obesity rates. …”
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A review of gender integration in African food-system policies: insights from Nigeria, Tanzania, Egypt and Kenya por Frimpong-Wiafe, Belinda, Muchiri, Caroline, Mawia, Harriet, Enahoro, Dolapo K.

“…Although many African governments have recognized the importance of gender equality in agricultural and related sectors, gender disparities still persist in these sectors. This study evaluates national policies across various sectors in Nigeria, Tanzania, Egypt and Kenya, considering gender-based distinctions in the needs and priorities of women and men. …”
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Climate‑resilient crop varieties, productivity and household welfare: evidence from Nigeria por Kamara, A.Y., Oyinbo, O., Oluwole, T., Jajua, M., Kamai, N.

“…Climate shocks pose significant threats to socioeconomic development, especially in agrarian areas where farmers, particularly women, are highly vulnerable to the negative consequences of climate variability. …”
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Climate-resilient crop varieties, productivity and household welfare: evidence from Nigeria por Amadu Yaya Kamara, Oyakhilomen Oyinbo, Oluwole, Temitope S., Jajua, Mohamed, Kamai, Nkeki

“…Climate shocks pose significant threats to socioeconomic development, especially in agrarian areas where farmers, particularly women, are highly vulnerable to the negative consequences of climate variability. …”
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On a short handle? por Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

“…A recent study, by FAO and IFAD, on the widespread use of short-handled hoes emphasised that many women complained about frequent pain and fatigue. …”
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A&T Burkina Faso Maternal Nutrition Baseline Survey 2019: Agent de santé Communautaire (ASBC) por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The baseline survey included the following: 1) Pregnant women questionnaire, 2) Recently delivered women questionnaire, 3) Husbands of recently delivered women questionnaire, 4), Nurse-midwife questionnaire, 5) Community health agents (agent de santé communautaire, ASBCs) questionnaire, 6) Health facility observation checklist, and 7) ANC observation and exit interview. …”
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Safeguarding villagers’ access to foods from timber trees: Insights for policy from an inhabited logging concession in Gabon por Taedoumg, H.E., Maukonen, P., Mikolo Yobo, C., Midoko Iponga, D., Noutcheu, R., Chupezi Tieguhong, J., Snook, Laura K.

“…Most collections were by mixed groups made up of men, women and children (54%) at an average of 1.21 ± 0.09 km; or by men and women (18%) at 2.21 ± 0.15 km; or women and children (14%) at 4.03 ± 0.22 km from the village. …”
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Gender accommodative versus transformative approaches: a comparative assessment within a post-harvest fish loss reduction intervention por Cole, Steven M., Kaminski, A.M., McDougall, C., Kefi, A.S., Marinda, P.A., Maliko, M., Mtonga, J.

“…Results indicate that the use of a transformative approach led to significant changes in gender equal attitudes and women’s empowerment outcomes compared to only using an accommodative approach. …”
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Gendered patterns of work and time use: A review of methods and innovations por Chakraborty, Ananya, Ravula, Padmaja, Seymour, Greg, Slavchevska, Vanya

“…This review paper presents a collection of tools and methodologies for understanding/studying gendered work patterns and time use, with a focus on agriculture and allied activities. …”
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Towards a Multi-Stakeholder Approach to Barley Breeding in Ethiopia: Integrating Gender-Specific Preferences por Najjar, Dina, Tsige Abebe, Meseret, Oueslati, Dorsaf, Zeleke, Muluken, M. Oumer, Ali, Sanchez-Garcia, Miguel, Frija, Aymen, Wamatu, Jane

“…We attend to the question of what role does a multi-stakeholder approach plays in identifying and incorporating trait preferences for barley varieties, including food and feed traits, to enhance the adoption rates among smallholder farmers in Ethiopia? Our study highlights the importance of incorporating women’s preferences into breeding programs to improve adoption, and benefits, and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.…”
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Evaluating humanitarian assistance for food security and resilience during the lean season in the Sahel pre-analysis plan por Gninafon, Horace, Kyle, Jordan, Ribar, Matthew, Roessler, Philip

“…Secondary outcomes include women’s empowerment, resilience to shocks, and community disputes / cohesion. …”
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A&T Bangladesh Maternal Nutrition Baseline Survey 2015: Shasthya Kormi (SK) por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The study used a cluster-randomized design with repeated cross-sectional surveys at baseline and endline. …”
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A&T Bangladesh Maternal Nutrition Baseline Survey 2015: Shasthya Shebika (SS) por International Food Policy Research Institute

“…The study used a cluster-randomized design with repeated cross-sectional surveys at baseline and endline. …”
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Jämställdhetsarbetet på skogsmästarprogrammet por Ekberg, Anna, Eriksson, Emma

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NERICA dissemination project in West Africa por Gonsalves, Julian Francis

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Gender perspectives of rice farmers’ livelihood strategies in time of climate change: The case of Ndop plains, Cameroon por Ntam, Fidelis, Malaa, Dorothy

“…The study characterized local climate conditions and the impact on rice production. …”
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Initial market assessment for resilient nature-based water solutions in Wadi Seer, Jordan por Dabbas, L., Belhaj Fraj, Makram, Fragaszy, Stephen, Samarasekara, Vidhisha

“…To address this drawback, the study identifies priority farming groups, including women-led businesses and youth cooperatives, for targeted financial product development. …”
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