Inclusive Policies for Women in the Agrifood System: A Guide for Local Policymakers in the Philippines

Abstract

Inclusive Policies for Women in the Agrifood System: A Guide for Local Policymakers in the Philippines aims to provide local government units (LGUs) and stakeholders with a guide for designing inclusive policies that promote women’s empowerment, gender equality, and resilience in the agrifood system. The specific target audience of this guidebook is: Local policymakers who are elected officials of the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) or Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) responsible for designing local ordinances and resolutions.Local planning and development coordinators (LPDC) involved in coordinating programs and activities for local development.Civil society members of the Local Development Council, Municipal or City Agriculture and Fisheries Council (MAFC or CAFC), and other councils engaged by the LGU in designing and implementing plans and programs. This also includes non-government organizations that advocate for the interests of women and workers in the agriculture sector.Researchers interested in the study of governance