We recently launched the findings from our three-year research project into Women’s Collective Action in agricultural markets in sub-Saharan Africa. Following blogs on reaching marginalised women in Ethiopia and making …
Making markets work for women smallholders in Tanzania
Martin WalshAs we launch the findings of our research on Women’s Collective Action in agricultural markets, Global Research Adviser Martin Walsh, who helped to develop the methodology for the case studies, …
On World Water Day, is it all about cooperation or who can make the biggest splash?
OxfamThe UN named 2013 the year of water cooperation, but is it just an ideal or is it a reality? Today is World Water Day and the theme this year …
We give Greening a green light on growth (well, amber, anyway…)
Erinch SahanAs the UK Secretary of State for International Development outlines plans for tackling poverty through growth, we welcome her focus on addressing land and gender injustices. Justine Greening has usefully …
A taste of honey – reaching marginalised women in Ethiopia
OxfamAt Oxfam, much like Hannibal from 1980s cult classic, the A-Team we love it when a plan comes together, which is why we are so pleased that our research into Women’s …
Can smallholder women farmers feed the world?
OxfamWomen farmers produce more than half of all food worldwide and currently account for 43 percent of the global agricultural labour force. (Source: UN Food and Agriculture Organization) In an earlier blog, …
What’s your vision for the future of agriculture?
OxfamForecasts indicate world food production must grow at least fifty per cent by 2050, to feed a population of nine billion people. But can this be done in a way …
Casiguran march for justice: farmers walk to oppose ‘legalised land grabbing’
Oxfam120 farmers, fisherfolk and indigenous peoples from Casiguran in the Philippines are currently marching to Manila in hopes of drawing attention to a new development, which they describe as ‘legalised land grabbing.’ …
Smallholders must be part of the solution to the food crisis
OxfamA food production crisis is facing the planet, but smallholder farmers could offer a significant part of the solution, says Colin McQuistan. “One of the most fateful errors of our …
Seasonality is back in season
John Magrath“Seasonality” has re-emerged as a topic in development after a long lull – but will it gain more traction this time round? Seasonality is the observation that rural livelihoods in …