Food Policy, Rural Development and Gender Equality in Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia

By:
FAO, HSE Moscow
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Advocacy and policy
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This forum summary identifies gender inequalities in rural agri-food systems, exacerbated by COVID-19. It highlights constraints like access to finance, land, extension services, and education for rural women. It also showcases promising practices and policy directions to enhance women’s roles in agriculture, reduce gender gaps, and promote inclusive rural development.