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Women Do Matter
Enhancing the Role of Women in Inland Fisheries in Cambodia

Information Brochures and Other Publications Publication Date: April 2008 New

To mainstream gender and women-related issues and concerns in the government's agenda, nongovernment organizations, development partners and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in cooperation with the Department of Fisheries (DOF) under the MInistry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Cambodia, conducted the technical assistance project entitled Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment - Gender and Development (GAD) Activity for Enhancing the Role of Women in Inland Fisheries (TA-6143) in Cambodia in the fourth quarter of 2007.

The project sought to come up with an information base on gender issues and concerns, an analysis of constraints and opportunities, and interventions and strategies to promote women's full participation in inland fisheries.

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Contents

Introduction

Background of the Project

Cambodia and the Tonle Sap Region

Women and Livelihood Assets

Women and Aquatic- Based Livelihoods

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

Proposed Strategies

Conclusion

References