2019 Annual trends and outlook report: Gender equality in rural Africa: From commitments to outcomes
Gender-sensitive policy and programming have an integral role to play in fostering inclusive agricultural growth to meet the commitments of African countries to the Malabo Declaration goals. The 2019 Annual Trends and Outlook Report (ATOR) from ReSAKSS applies a gender lens to key issues that must be addressed to fully achieve these goals. Chapters examine the intersections between gender and (1) the context and institutions within which rural people operate; (2) the natural resources that men and women depend on for agriculture, sources of vulnerability, and resilience to shocks; (3) assets and income; and (4) livelihood strategies and well-being. The report serves as the official M&E report for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), tracking progress on over 30 CAADP indicators.
Chapters
Chapter 1 Introduction [Download]
Chapter 2 Gender and social norms in agriculture: A review [Download]
Chapter 3 Gender and leadership in Africa: Exploring the nexus, trends, and opportunities [Download]
Chapter 4 Women’s land rights in Africa [Download]
Chapter 5 Beyond access: Gender-transformative financial inclusion in agriculture and entrepreneurship [Download]
Chapter 6 Building an inclusive agriculture: Strengthening gender equality in agricultural value chains [Download]
Chapter 7 Building livelihoods for rural youth: A gendered perspective [Download]
Chapter 8 Gender and trade in Africa: Case study of Niger [Download]
Chapter 9 Addressing gender and social dynamics to strengthen resilience for all [Download]
Chapter 10 Toward gender equality: A critical assessment of evidence on social safety nets in Africa [Download]
Chapter 11 Women’s control over income: Implications for women’s empowerment and the agricultural sector [Download]
Chapter 12 The promise and challenges of gender data [Download]
Chapter 13 Tracking key CAADP indicators and implementation processes [Download]
Chapter 14 Concluding remarks [Download]
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Cultural Institutions and Gender Norms in Matrilineal and Patrilineal Kinships of Malawi
Case Study 2: Engaging Men in Creating New Gender Norms and Practices: Lessons from CARE
Case Study 3: Why Gender Matters for Agricultural Productivity in Africa
Case Study 4: Developing Gender-Inclusive Products and Programs: The Role of Gender in Adoption and Consumption of Biofortified Crops
Case Study 5: The Role of Men in Nutrition: Reflections from Malawi
Case Study 6: How Empowered Are Women in African Agriculture?