Conversely inequalities are reported in many agricultural value chains. An update on the state of the soy value chain was conducted to find out the trend of changes in the industry. Prepared under usaids ofice of women in development greater access to trade expansion gate project, the handbook offers a straightforward methodology that guides practitioners through the steps needed to address the different types of gender issues that are. Jun 07, 2016 gender and poverty dimensions in a value chain analysis of milkfish in region 10, philippines alita 1t.
How to do livestock value chain analysis and project development 1 introduction most newly designed projects at ifad are value chain v c pr ojects, or at least use a vc approach to achieve core objectives. Gender in value chains content of this toolkit the introduction provides you with the different arguments to practice gendersensitive value chain development and presents concepts combining value chain and gender thinking. Pdf value chain analysis of beef cattle in selected. Ramirez 1 msuiligan institute of technology 2worldfish philippine office this value chain analysis for milkfish in region 10. Applying gender responsive value chain analysis in eas. Livestock value chain analysis and project development. A gendersensitive value chain approach increases visibility of mens and womens roles in various nodes and gender specific barriers to entry and opportunities for growth. Gender sensitive value chain analysis gsvca guide i. The fao gender sensitive value chain gsvc approach, introduced in the 2016 publication developing gender sensitive value chains. Participatory workshop for gendersensitive value chain selection step 3. Gender analytical framework for assessing value chains wfp rbd vam co ghana envac this product was developed in partnership with rbd vam, as part of the study, gender and market analysis. Integrating gender and value chain analysis in agriculture.
Value chain interventions and gender the value chain as a concept describes the full range of activities that firms, farms and workers do to bring a product from its conception to its end use and beyond. The value chain approach considers the role of existing chain actors, supporting actors, and the policy environment. This book is expected to be published during the summer of 2011 and will be part of the kit value chain series. Practical toolkit to integrate a gender perspective in agricultural value chain development this toolkit provides practical tools for integrating a gender perspective in agricultural value chain development projects. This includes activities such as design, production, marketing, distribution and support to the final consumer. Overview of recent cgiar publications and tools on gender and value chains. Retrieving and consulting secondary data, disaggregated by sex, helps to provide an overview of the situation of women and men in a given economy or society. Gender situational analysis of the cassava value chain in. An investigation of women participation in fish value. The guide is intended for value chain analysis and can be used by gender consultants, researchers, and policy makers involved in value chain development. A gendered analysis of community profiles of target sites for. These barriers influence the level of entry in nodesvalue chains and an actors capacity to compete with other actors.
Eti conducted a gender analysis as part of its ongoing focus on gender equality within workplaces and global supply chains, women workers rights and the issues they face in the world of work. The latter phases of the process, beginning with phase three, link the findings from the gender analysis to value chain. The study takes note of the many dimensions and applications of value chain analysis, and shows that value chain analysis is an effective way to examine the interaction among different players in. According to the results of the analysis, key genderbased issues constraints and opportunities are identified and appropriate. The gender dimensions of global value chains ictsd. An investigation of women participation in fish value chains. Behavior change perspectives on gender and value chain development.
A practical guide to mainstreaming gender analysis in value chain. It allows us to look at current challenges in a value chain, as well as the opportunities for improving the efficiency of the value chain and the benefits for everyone involved. Applying genderresponsive valuechain analysis in eas. This series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about a wide array of issues in the area of agriculture for development. This publication was prepared by jennefer sebstad and cristina manfre, consultants for. Value chain analysis vca is a methodology for identifying effective strategies forvalue chain development vcd for propoor growth. A gendered analysis of community profiles of target sites for small ruminant value chain interventions in ethiopia 3 executive summary community profiling was conducted to provide an indepth gendered understanding of the characteristics of the small ruminant value chain intervention sites in ethiopia. This study was designed to analyze gender role in sorghum production and processing in the case of konso district with specific objectives to identify gender role for sorghum production and processing, to identify gender labor contribution for.
Information gathering on potential value chains step 2. A value chain is the chain of production for a commodity, from its origin as raw materials to its marketing and sale as a finished product. Behavior change perspectives on gender and value chain. Case studies of the horticulture, tourism, and call center industries. Gender analysis is one of the first steps towards this goal. Value chain programs, when designed with gender equitable principles, can foster both competitiveness and gender equity goals to enhance povertyreduction impacts. In anticipation of this book, this paper discusses the framework that emerged during the writeshop and from the apf learning trajectory. In this study, the gender analysis framework was used to identify gender roles, while beekeeping value chain analysis gave the study a structure. Other staff will likely be involved in the process, but trained gender specialists will be required to lead the gender mainstreaming process.
A value chain typically consists of 1inbound distribution or logistics, 2 manufacturing operations, 3 outbound distribution or logistics. A gendered analysis of community profiles of target sites for small ruminant value chain interventions in ethiopia 3 executive summary community profiling was conducted to provide an in depth gendered understanding of the characteristics of the small ruminant value chain intervention sites in ethiopia. Empowering women in west african food markets, and co. Gender analysis an organized approach for considering gender issues in the entire process of program or organizational development. This conceptual framework has a companion publication, developing gender sensitive value chains. A guide published by ilri highlights recommendations for consideration in the. Applying genderresponsive valuechain analysis in eas page 2 of 4. Usaids value chain systems training, and a number of projects in collaboration with professors ray collins and andrew fearne, and associate professor laurie bonney. Review of gender and value chain analysis, development and. Gender analytical framework for assessing value chains. The analysis looked at the various actors of the value chain. Figure value chain analysis framework adapted from bolwig et al 2008 in this study the adopted point of entry for analysis is gender transformative approaches gta where an analysis of women participation in fish value chains and value chain governance was. Value chains are embedded in a social context and the functions and operations of the chain actors cannot be isolated from the gender roles and relations in the larger society.
The fao gendersensitive value chain gsvc approach, introduced in the 2016 publication developing gendersensitive value chains. The agpamde project specifically targets six value chainsmaize, wheat, sesame, coffee, honey, and chickpeasand aims to reduce poverty and food insecurity in 83 woredas around the country. It uses the gender dimensions framework gdf, presented previously as an organizing and analytical framework during the initial phases of the process. This paper seeks to integrate gender into the global value chain gvc framework, to assess the gender dimensions of integration and. Gender analysis of aquaculture value chain in northeast vietnam and nigeria vii figure 5. Results of gendered value chain analysis must be used not only in designing value chain interventions such as selecting the most appropriate value chain or target group but also in guiding project implementation and in. The ingiavc process starts with a gender analysis of the value chain.
Thus, they help define the focus of your research and the methods to gather information. Global value chains, economic upgrading, and gender. The fao gendersensitive value chain gsvc framework is articulated around the key concepts discussed in the previous chapter. A total of 30 documents composed of workshop materials, manuals, guidebooks, handbooks. According to the results of the analysis, key gender based issues constraints and opportunities are identified and appropriate. It is modelled after and builds upon the fao sustainable food value chain sfvc frame work, with a specific focus on gender equality as an essential dimension of sustainability. A methodological tool for understanding the dynamics of economic globalization and international trade. Gender in value chains content of this toolkit the introduction provides you with the different arguments to practice gender sensitive value chain development and presents concepts combining value chain and gender thinking. Commodityspecific objectives in the honey value chain in. Empowering women in west african food markets, and co ghana to support the development of the planned enhanced nutrition and value chains envac project. Gender analytical framework for assessing value chains wfp. Value chain design 5 new international labour organization. Upgrading is key to creating competitive agricultural value chains and, in turn. The rationale for gender integration in value chain activity design and implementation the value chain approach to economic development, the different phases in the value chain development cycle, and the major focus and activities in each phase how to conduct a gender analysis of a value chain, including, the gender dimensions.
Pdf participatory gender analysis of sorghum value chain. Addressing gender equality in agricultural value chains. Mapping of the honey value chain and analysis of changes. These are the concepts underlying the tools presented in this book. This paper seeks to integrate gender into the global value chain gvc framework, to assess the gender dimensions of integration and economic and social upgrading in gvcs, and to offer gvcrelated policy recommendations that support economic and social development. Gender inequalities are said to be a stumbling block to development efforts. As a result, the short list for indepth analysis see annex 7. This process is known as gender mainstreaming and is widely recognized as an important strategy for achieving equality and equity. Examples from groundnuts in eastern province, zambia disclaimer this paper is part of icrisat economics discussion paper series.
The value chain as a concept describes the full range of activities that firms, farms and workers do to bring a product from its conception to its end use and beyond. Akram alicare bangladesh strengthening the dairy value chain sdvc project. This conceptual framework has a companion publication, developing gendersensitive value chains. The approach focuses on vertical relationships between buyers and suppliers and the movement of a good or service from producer to consumer. In particular, applying a value chain framework to development projects is provided in another aciar publication, a guide to valuechain analysis and development for overseas. Gender analysis of aquaculture value chain in northeast. The findings of the analysis enabled the program to understand the gender differentials across various nodes of the value chain, identify genderrelated key data elements to be captured by the programs electronic. Gender relations permeate the value chain and are influenced by value chain governance barrientos, 2001. Value chain analysis vca seeks to identify what value is being added where, and how the final market price is. Feb 22, 2015 value chain and value chain analysis avalue chain is a chain of activities that are performed in order to deliver a valuable product or service for the market. The analysis was conducted from 2nd feb 2015 to th feb 2015.
A gender analysis of this value chain was based on our recognition that, from production to processing, gendered patterns of behavior and resource allocation condition the activities of male and female value chain actors, the distribution of resources. Therefore, understanding of gender participation differences within sunflower value chain svc is. They observed and recommended for proper marketing strategies such as connection between. Edited by cornelia staritz and jose guilherme reis. Gender analysis frameworks provide the conceptual structure for your analysis. A value chain describes the sequence of inputs required to develop a product, i. There are a number of different gender analysis frameworks. A woman milk collector collecting morning milk form women dairy farmers in bangladesh.
A guide to integrating gender into agricultural value chains. This data can be used to determine whether a gender gap exists in. Macro gender value chains analysis this tool proposes points of attention, formulated as questions, which serve as a checklist to understand the specific context of the chosen value chain. The purpose of gender analysis is to ensure that development project and. Applying gender responsive value chain analysis in eas page 2 of 4. We analyze the pigeon pea value chain using a rapid assessment approach and the integrating gender into agricultural value chains ingiavc analytical framework. This improves the design and targeting of solutions to address constraints at both levels. The report also provides strategic direction to enable value chain actors to engage effectively, competitively and sustainably in the identified market opportunities. The search for documents was conducted through a web search using gender and value chain analysis as the keywords between january and march 2012. Gender and poverty dimensions in a value chain analysis of milkfish in region 10, philippines alita 1t. Drafting of a report with the final selection this tool focuses particularly on step 2. A gendered analysis of community profiles of target sites. A practical guide to mainstreaming gender analysis in value chain development mainstreaming gender analysis in value chain development is likely to encourage creative thinking about a range of different potential strategies for upgrading of the value chain as a whole and also protecting the interests of those most. Three sets of arguments have emerged for the importance of integrating gender issues in value chain analysis and development kit et al.
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