Strengthening Gender Equality in Agriculture and Rural Development in the Near East and North Africa Region
Gender considerations are important in achieving sustainable development and food security, as reflected in global commitments to Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Agriculture and rural development rely on the participation of both women and men in food production, resource management, balancing paid work and family life, and in the design, build and maintenance of infrastructure. The FAO Regional Office for the Near East and North Africa (RNE) has made significant progress in supporting governments in the region and raising awareness on effective tools and methods relating to gender issues in rural development and agriculture. This Information Note presents a number of gender-related achievements and on-going activities implemented by FAO and its national counterparts in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region under the Regional Initiatives and Country Programming Frameworks (CPFs).