A synthesis report of the Near East Region - Women, agriculture and rural development
Compiled from the Country Papers prepared for: Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
Prepared under the auspices of FAO's Programme of Assistance in Support of Rural Women in Preparation for the Fourth World Conference on Women, and the Regional Plan of Action for Women in Agriculture in the Near East (RPAWANE 2000)
Women in Development Service
Women and Population Division
Sustainable Development Department
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome 1995
This report was prepared under the auspices of FAO's Programme of Assistance in Support of Rural Women in Preparation for the Fourth World Conference on Women, and the Regional Plan of Action for Women in Agriculture in the Near East (RPAWANE 2000). The report follows the Guidelines prepared by FAO for reporting on the status of women within the agricultural, forestry and fisheries sectors, to ensure that the situation of rural women is adequately addressed in policy and decision-making debates.
The opinions expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the position of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Overview of the near east region
The status and extent of women's participation in agriculture
The role of women in crop, livestock, fisheries and agroforestry
Insufficient institutions and mechanisms at all levels to promote the advancement of women
Policy-making positions in ministries
Office bearers in agricultural organizations
WID units in government ministries, autonomous units and organizations
Lack of awareness of and commitment to internationally and nationally recognized women's rights
Review and appraisal of international support
Future strategic goals and objectives and corresponding financial arrangements
Annex I: The role of women in crop production
Annex II: The role of women in livestock production
Annex III: Women's access to credit
Annex IV: WID units in selected countries
Annex V: NGO support to rural women in selected countries
Annex VI: Innovative programmes, projects and initiatives in support of rural women
Annex VII: Review and appraisal of international support
Annex VIII: Future strategic goals and objectives
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