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Why consider gender in extension?

Gender - often interpreted as "the role of women" - is always important but more so when women - though important in an activity - are excluded from discussions and decision-making and/or denied access to services (e.g., credit, or information access); services that would enhance their opportunities to advance. See the Access Agriculture Video

Why Gender counts Info sheet
Simple ways to include gender in Extension Fact Sheet

Issues to consider

1. How and where can women better access

• Technical information
• Market prices
• Credit

2. Literacy levels for accessing information

3. Social standing - How can women attend important meetings and/or better participate in decision making.