Training on Gender Approaches to Agricultural Extension Practices

Module 1: Understanding Gender and Agricultural Extension

• Concepts and principles of gender equality in agriculture

• Gender roles, access, and control over agricultural resources

• Case Study: Addressing gender disparities in farmer field schools

Module 2: Gender Analysis Tools and Frameworks in Agriculture

• Gender analysis frameworks and methodologies

• Collecting and interpreting gender-disaggregated data

• Case Study: Applying gender analysis to a crop diversification program

Module 3: Designing Gender-Responsive Extension Programs

• Participatory and inclusive extension planning

• Mainstreaming gender in extension service delivery models

• Integrating ICT tools for inclusive communication

• Case Study: Developing a gender-inclusive digital extension platform

Module 4: Engaging Men and Women in Extension and Advisory Services

• Strategies for promoting equitable participation

• Addressing social and cultural barriers in agricultural outreach

• Case Study: Enhancing women’s participation in irrigation management groups

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in Gender-Responsive Extension

• Indicators for measuring gender outcomes and impacts

• Incorporating gender into M&E systems

• Reporting and communicating gender results effectively

• Case Study: Tracking gender impact in a national agricultural extension project

Module 6: Policy and Institutional Frameworks for Gender Mainstreaming

• National and global gender policies in agriculture

• Institutional mechanisms for gender equality

• Case Study: Integrating gender policy into agricultural research institutions

Module 7: Building Capacity for Gender Integration in Extension Services

• Leadership and advocacy for gender equity

• Institutional training and sensitization programs

• Case Study: Strengthening capacity of extension officers through gender training

Module 8: Innovation and Technology for Inclusive Extension

• Leveraging digital technologies to reach marginalized farmers

• Gender-sensitive communication channels and content design

• Case Study: Using mobile-based platforms for women-led agribusinesses

Module 9: Gender in Climate-Smart and Sustainable Agriculture

• Gender dimensions in climate-smart agriculture

• Promoting women’s role in adaptation and resilience strategies

• Case Study: Women-led initiatives in climate adaptation projects

Module 10: Developing Action Plans for Gender-Responsive Extension Systems

• Creating organizational gender action plans

• Integrating gender into institutional frameworks and budgets

• Case Study: Implementing a gender-responsive extension policy roadmap