Gender and Resilience: How Inclusive Participation in Cattle Management Strengthens Women’s Resilience in Northern Haiti
Summary — This technical brief explores the role of women in agriculture in Haiti, the challenges they face, and the effects of inclusive livestock management in strengthening household resilience. It provides insights to inform future resilience activities for the USAID Reforestation Project and other resilience programs in Haiti, emphasizing the importance of gender inclusion in agricultural practices.
Key Findings
- Women in Haiti face significant social, political, and economic disadvantages.
- Inclusive livestock management strengthens women's household resilience to shocks.
- ASPS forage production disrupts traditional agropastoral roles and empowers women.
- Gender-inclusive approaches in agricultural programs lead to more effective resilience-building interventions.
- Investment in livestock management improves household and community resilience to economic and natural shocks.
Full Description
This technical brief examines the critical role of women in Haitian agriculture and the significant challenges they encounter, including social, political, and economic disadvantages. It highlights how inclusive livestock management practices, particularly within the USAID Reforestation Project in the Nord and Nord-Est departments, can enhance women's resilience to various shocks such as food insecurity, natural disasters, and economic instability. The brief explores the effects of integrating women into livestock management programs, focusing on forage production, conservation techniques, and veterinary training, and provides insights for future resilience initiatives in Haiti, emphasizing the importance of gender-sensitive approaches to agricultural development.