Introduction

Addressing gender in agricultural extension and advisory service (EAS) projects can result in increased household income and wellbeing. Acknowledgement of the cultural context including gender issues is a critical component of project design and implementation. Building a plan to address gender concerns into a project during the design phase is ideal, as it can help to ensure all implementers are on board AND? However, if a project is already underway, it is still possible to integrate gender into ongoing activities. This tip sheet will explore some of the main topics for project managers to consider when integrating gender issues into project implementation. When a decision is made to consider gender integration the first step is to look at project indicators. If sex-disaggregated data exists, what does it say about the differences between men and women? How can project implementation be responsive to those differences? If no sex-disaggregated data exists, is the project equipped to collect baseline information about men and women?

Based on this reflection, the next step will be to consider different dimensions of gender issues that impact project efficacy and the ways that projects impact pre-existing gender norms. The following dimensions will be explored in more detail in the table below.

Dimensions to Consider

• Audience
• Access to Inputs
• Time and Labor
• Income and Assets
• Supply Chain Participation
• Leadership

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