Articles about Food Security
Malintle Sekorobele
18 May 12
Regional relevance: Lesotho
Now, I see many opportunities to work with Gender Links, and I'm confident that a partnership with the organisation would be beneficial. I learned through coming to the summit how GBV is being addressed, and I feel I am learning a lot from watching how others have tried to address the problem in their countries.... [read more]
Does Climatic shocks matter for Food Security in Developing Countries ?
05 February 12
Regional relevance: International
This paper analyses the effect of climatic shocks on food security over the period 1960-2008 for 77 developing countries. We apply modern econometric methods, use panel data and two indicators of food security that are malnutrition and food production. The results are as follows: Firstly we show that rainfall... [read more]
CSW 55: Access to Education in Science and Technology
17 January 12
Regional relevance: International
This CSW will consider as a priority theme "Access and participation of women and girls to education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women equal access employment and decent work". Science and technology are increasingly major contribution elements for the achievement of development... [read more]
WOMEN, LAND RIGHTS AND HIV/AIDS IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF ZVIMBA COMMUNAL AREA IN MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
21 December 11
Regional relevance: Zimbabwe
This study explores women's access to land under the customary tenure system. It examines how the changes in land tenure, access and rights to land as a consequence of HIV/AIDS are affecting agricultural productivity, food security and poverty, with a specific focus on women who have lost their husbands to HIV/AIDS... [read more]
Weather reports key to Africa's climate changes' adaptation
07 December 11
Regional relevance: International
“This is your weather forecast and I am Nguatah Francis.” In the 90s, Kenyans were accustomed to hearing this introductory statement at the tail end of the state broadcast news. Little changed over the years about the timing or format of the weather reports, maybe that contributed to why Kenyans attached little... [read more]
Things fall apart: climate change eroding gender progress?
06 December 11
Regional relevance: Zimbabwe
Climate change at face value may seem to have nothing to do with gender based violence. But there are a few poignant points to think about, especially when considering the Zimbabwean scenario. [read more]
Climate change can cause domestic conflict
28 November 11
Regional relevance: Malawi
Leading up to the COP17 Climate Change conferences now underway in Durban, South Africa, there has been many discussions about how the changing climates affect Africa. While most conversations centre on the increasing occurrence and severity of extreme weather, the impact on crops and food security, and the future... [read more]
International: Gender and climate justice begin at home
27 November 11
Regional relevance: International
“Beware of bursting storm water drains!” warned a sign along the route taken by gender activists marking the start of the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign with a “Take Back the Night” march in Alexandra, Johannesburg last week. [read more]
Seeds for Growth: Financing smallholder farming in southern Africa
10 November 11
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
Seeds for Growth: Financing smallholder farming in southern Africa explores how governance and political decision-making about the allocation of resources could transform the smallholder agricultural landscape in southern Africa. It affirms the role smallholder agriculture can play in a national and regional... [read more]
Civil Society to come up with regional position on climate change
17 July 11
The Apex Alliance will host a consultation meeting for regional civil society specialised in climate change to help come up with one position for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP 17) to be held in Durban, South Africa in November, 2011. [read more]
