Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in Agriculture

Summary report of the meetings of the Coalition/Network of Women in Agriculture (C/NWA) and events during the CSO Forum 13-17 November 2009 parallel to the World Food Summit on Food Security 16-18 November 2009

A group of 40 women representing 26 organizations from 17 countries from five regions of the world organized themselves in a women’s caucus at the margins of the Civil Society Forum, a parallel Forum of the World Summit on Food Security. WOCAN, together with International Alliance of Women facilitated the participation of this group during the Civil Society Forum.

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Report of the Meeting of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in Agriculture, Rome, 15 November 2009

At this crucial time of institutional reform and resource allocation, the agriculture sector must afford women producers recognition and value as primary food producers and environmental managers. The Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in Agriculture is an example of such collective action.

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Coalition of Women in Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Rural Development and Women’s International Organizations recommendations submitted at the World Food Summit, Rome Nov 16-18, 2009

It was proposed that these recommendations should constitute an essential component of policy and management strategies. A reformed FAO, in a strengthened Committee on Food Security will be held accountable by women in agriculture.

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