by N. Azad

Based on evidence provided by three IFAD projects in South Asia, this study examines processes and patterns associated with household food security, such as male-female entitlements, intra-household allocation practices, nutrition implications and the impact of macro policies on household vulnerability.

 

 

 

 

Table of contents Introduction Evolving a definition of poverty, livelihood security and gender Challenges to women's attainment of livelihood security Specific conclusions on programme responses Recommendations Read more Rural poverty in Asia IFAD operations in Asia