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Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetShared prosperity through cooperation in border regions of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Evaluation highlights
2025Also available in:
No results found.The final evaluation of the project "Shared prosperity through cooperation in border regions of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan", funded by the Peacebuilding Fund, analysed project activities implemented from 2022 to 2024 in 12 project sites in the Jalalabad and Osh regions of Kyrgyzstan and the Andijan and Namangan regions of Uzbekistan. The final evaluation found the project to be relevant to the strategic peacebuilding priorities of the two countries, as well as to the needs of border communities, both in terms of supporting economic cooperation and promoting social cohesion. The project was also quite effective in supporting the increase of new links and connections across beneficiary communities, as well as in strengthening business capacities of women and youth. Project’s efficiency was characterized by a two-speed implementation schedule, resulting in delays in executing some project activities, and provided a basis for a no-cost extension of six months. -
BookletGendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security, agricultural production, income and family relations in rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan
Working Paper, 76
2024Also available in:
No results found.Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated containment measures implemented to control the spread of the virus have exacerbated existing gender inequalities. This paper explores changes in agriculture, food security, nutrition, and family dynamics in the rural areas of Central Asia – specifically, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan – during the pandemic, focusing on women and men. Employing a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analyses, the findings reveal that rural women were disproportionally affected due to pre-existing gender disparities and limited decision-making power. Women experienced compounded challenges, including increased unpaid work, additional agricultural labour and household chores, difficulties associated with online schooling and healthcare management, limited access to agricultural resources, and a higher risk of domestic violence. The pandemic heightened women’s vulnerability to food insecurity, whereas Central Asian governments’ interventions failed to support all women effectively. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to guide future policymaking, aiming to mitigate shocks and stressors and develop gender-responsive actions that empower rural women and men. These recommendations focus on improving food security and overall well-being in the rural regions of Central Asia, recognizing and addressing the distinct challenges women faced during the pandemic. -
BookletEvaluation of the project "Empowerment of Agricultural Women Cooperatives and Producer Associations in the Agrifood Sector of Lebanon"
Project Code: GCP/LEB/030/CAN
2024Also available in:
No results found.The project, implemented between March 2019 and September 2023, aimed to empower women's cooperatives and producer associations in Lebanon’s agrifood sector. Initiated by FAO at the request of Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture, the project sought to improve women's economic empowerment, contributing to local economic growth and social stability. FAO focused on capacity-building and training, integrating 150 women’s groups into local value chains. The project also sought to strengthen Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture’s Directorate of Cooperatives ability to manage and monitor cooperatives in Lebanon.The evaluation highlighted the project’s adaptability amidst challenges, such as COVID-19 and Lebanon’s economic crisis. Awareness campaigns, capacity-building efforts, and cash grant disbursements were successful, but there is room for improvement in data generation. Recommendations for future initiatives include refining the monitoring framework, continue supporting government entities, and improving oversight of local partners. Further efforts are needed to ensure long-term impact and support for vulnerable women’s groups.
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