Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Strategic Framework in Agriculture 2022-2026.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) Gender Mainstreaming Policy and Strategic Framework in Agriculture 2022-2026 is based on the Vision that MAFF and all partners contribute to an agriculture sector which is viable, attractive and profitable for women and men, and in which women benefit equitably. The four strategic objectives are: 1. To promote women’s economic empowerment through women’s equitable access to and use of resources and services and improved conditions for women in agriculture 2. strengthen capacities, resources and commitment within MAFF to ensure effective mainstreaming of gender perspectives into agriculture sector 3. To increase women’s and men’s capacity, equal representation and participation in agriculture sector 4. To improve collaboration and coordination between all stakeholders in agriculture sector, climate change and natural resource management.
The Mission of the Policy is: To strengthen MAFF impacts on gender equality in all subsectors, adding equitable and effective value. Outcomes are identified in the Policy , including: 1. Women have improved access to agricultural inputs, finance and technology; 2. Women have greater access to information, knowledge and technical skill services to support their work in the agricultural sector, including emerging areas such as intensification and diversification, and climate change related opportunities; 3. Women have stronger linkages to traditional and new market channels; 4. Women’s as well as men’s needs and concerns are integrated in all policies, regulations and legal frameworks; 5. Gender equality practices are strengthened, resourced and integrated into the design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all activities, technical services, projects, programmes and budgets; 6. Women’s presence and influence in decision making process at MAFF has increased; 7. Women’s presence and influence in decision making processes in community-based agricultural, and climate change groups has increased; 8. Women have increased access to academic and professional development in agriculture, crop production, livestock, forestry, fisheries and rubber; 9. Partners integrate gender into the resourcing of all programs in line with the objectives of this strategy; etc.