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Gender Checklist: Agriculture

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Why is gender important in agriculture projects?

Agriculture projects financed by ADB indicate that considerations related to gender issues and women’s participation influence the success and sustainability of a project.

Women are major contributors to the economy, both through their remunerative work on farms and through the unpaid work they traditionally render at home and in the community. Yet in many societies they are systematically excluded from access to resources, essential services, and decision making. Major opportunities to close this gap arise in the course of ADB’s agriculture projects.

The projects must consider the different roles, needs, and perceptions of women and men in agriculture. They must take into account the gender-based constraints that women face, particularly the factors that limit their participation in project design, implementation, and management. Failure to consider such differences can result in project delays, implementation bottlenecks, and generally unsuccessful project performance.

A focus on gender issues produces benefits that go beyond good project performance. Direct involvement of women through active participation in project planning, design, implementation, and evaluation empowers women and gives them a stronger sense of ownership and a more pronounced stake in project success. Better access to resources also allows women to devote more time to income-producing activities and to caring for their own needs as well as those of their families. The economy and the society as a whole benefit.

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