Gender equality and forestry in West Africa

FAO

Gender equality and forestry in West Africa

Preliminary findings and recommendations for West Africa countries

Year of publication 2021

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 18 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

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Synopsis (short abstract) Produced under the project “Global Transformation of Forests for People and Climate: a focus on West Africa”, this paper draws on a gender analysis conducted to inform and guide the project implementation. Based on literature review and several key informant interviews, the paper presents findings related to gender and forestry which are common to the region. It also proposes recommendations to address gender inequalities in the forestry sector.

Last updated 13/04/2022

Language English

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