Understanding economic, social, and gender-equity implications of agro-ecological practices in agro-pastoral systems of arid and semi-arid Maghreb

About

This case study capitalizes on existing agro-ecological, innovative practices in agro-pastoral systems of arid and semi-arid areas of Tunisia, to explore the monetary and non-monetary wealth creation in terms of social gender equity and economic well-being and resource-use efficiency stemming from with these practices that valorize the interactions between livestock and resource use at the farm and territorial levels.

Impact

Goals

Labor implications and considerations for gender equity from benefits of agro-ecological approaches implemented in Tunisia assessed to contribute towards achieving balance among ecological, economic and social benefits.

Objectives

To use a case study to assess the resources needed for the sustained implementation of agro-ecological practices along various dimensions (labor taking into account gender dimension, capital, knowledge, collective action, etc.) and in terms of impacts. This activity will take place in Tunisia.

Impact pathways

The labor implications and considerations for gender equity from benefits of agro-ecological approaches implemented in Tunisia will be studied through the case study, taking place in Central and Southern Tunisia, that will assess the resources needed for the sustained implementation of agro-ecological practices along various dimensions (labor taking into account gender dimension, capital, knowledge, collective action, etc.) and in terms of impacts. These considerations are important as a balance should be achieved among ecological, economic and social benefits.