CTA Publishing: International Women's Day No. 52 March 2016

International Women's Day

No. 52
March 2016

Evidence shows that women’s empowerment is a critical catalyst in agricultural and rural development. To celebrate International Women's Day, CTA is placing the spotlight on six women who are making a difference in ACP countries. Discover their stories, for example the story of Rose Kamanga, who - in response to difficulties caused by drought, erratic rainfall and warmer temperatures - has embarked on a programme to introduce climate-smart practices to her farm.

Rose’s smart tips for climate change

Challenging chains to change: Gender equity in agricultural value chain development
Often efforts to improve value chains miss out half of the population – the female half. How can this be changed? Drawing on dozens of cases, and covering a wide range of crops and livestock products...

Gender and agriculture in the information society
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are 'enabling' tools that can help rural communities in ACP countries to capitalise on emerging opportunities, especially in education and income generation...

Life stories of African women and young professionals in science
Featuring the life stories of 12 outstanding African agricultural scientists – ten of them women and young researchers who were winners of the 3rd Africa wide science competitions...

ICT Update 68 English - Women and ICTs
ICT Update is a bimonthly printed and on-line magazine and an accompanying e-mail newsletter published by CTA. This issue focuses on women and ICTs.