[Place of publication not identified] : FAO, [2015].
58 pages ; 30 cm.
Summary: “Afghan women’s role in the agricultural sector is a paradox. Despite being major players of the sector (accounting for nearly 43% of the sector’s labour force) which is a key driver of economic growth, Afghan women still remain in the periphery with limited access to productive resources. As a result, women are subjected to different types of social and economic exclusions even though they are an essential contributor towards the fight against food insecurity and poverty1. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) “State of Food and Agriculture” (2010-2011)2, the yield gap between farms run by men…”—(page 7).
English
Women's rights – Afghanistan. Women in politics – Afghanistan. Women in Islam – Afghanistan. Women politicians – Afghanistan. Women in agriculture – Afghanistan. Community development – Afghanistan. Women's rights – Afghanistan – History. Women – Afghanistan – Political activity.