A multi-country project spanning Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania, focused on integrating gender considerations into agriculture and nutrition initiatives to empower both women and men within agricultural communities.
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Project Goals & Objectives: To foster dignified living standards through an integrated approach that bolsters climate-smart irrigated agriculture, ensures gender-sensitive access to sustainable water resources, and expands opportunities for food production, marketing, and income generation.
Scope of Work:
- Conducted precision diagnostic assessments using gender analysis frameworks (e.g., Moser Framework, Harvard Analytical Framework).
- Employed Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and the Gender Action Learning System (GALS).
- Conducted meticulous gender audits.
- Developed gender-sensitive indicators.
- Integrated gender considerations into all phases of the project cycle.
- Provided tailored capacity building on gender integration.
- Developed sustainable technical assistance models.
- Established data-driven M&E systems.
- Utilized focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and community mapping to gather qualitative data.
Implementation Approach:
- Employed a comprehensive four-pillar framework: precision diagnostic assessments, tailored capacity building, sustainable technical assistance models, and data-driven M&E systems.
- Utilized participatory methodologies to ensure the voices and perspectives of both women and men were central.
- Integrated a range of gender analysis tools and approaches.
Outcomes & Impact: Developed gender-sensitive agricultural extension materials that reached 25% more women farmers; Supported the establishment of 21 women’s farmer groups, leading to increased income and decision-making power. Project monitoring data showed a 35% increase in the adoption of nutrition-sensitive agricultural practices among households.
Challenges & Solutions: Challenges related to deeply rooted cultural norms or ensuring equitable participation of women in traditionally male-dominated agricultural practices would be discussed, along with the strategies for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Project Duration & Location: 2022-2024, Somalia, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania