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Networking for Impact: A Simple Guide to Engaging in and Setting Up Networks

Training Resources & Tools
November, 2007
South-Eastern Asia
capacity development
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Rainwater Harvesting

Training Resources & Tools
December, 2007
natural resources management
Technical information
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Nepal - Country Environmental Analysis : Strengthening Institutions and Management Systems for Enhanced Environmental Governance

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
December, 2007
Nepal, Southern Asia
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
Urban Tenure
Forest Tenure
capacity development
climate change
deforestation
fisheries
forestry
land use
rangelands
rural areas
rural population
sustainable development
urban areas
urban population
urbanization
The main objective of the Country Environmental Analysis (CEA) in Nepal is to identify opportunities for enhancing the overall performance of select environmental management systems through improvements in the effectiveness of institutions, policies, and processes.
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Voices of Women Entrepreneurs in Tanzania

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
December, 2007
Tanzania, Africa
land rights
The Government of Tanzania is committed to supporting women entrepreneurs with both policy and practical support. The Government of Tanzania has made impressive strides in supporting women entrepreneurs, and its policies reflect a commitment to advancing women. The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Marketing, which commissioned this report, has established special initiatives to reach out to women, and government supported organizations such as the Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) have been working to empower women entrepreneurs through training and access to credit.
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Gender and Economic Growth Assessment for Ghana 2007

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
December, 2007
Ghana, Africa
land rights
This study presents an assessment of the role of gender in economic growth in Ghana with emphasis on constraints to enterprise operations, investment, and growth among women owned firms. Anecdotal evidence suggests that women own up to a third of businesses in Africa, and that this represents a significant source for scaling up economic growth in such countries. In Ghana, women make up about 50.1 percent of the entire labor force and are mostly involved in micro enterprises and the retail trade.
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Housing Finance Development in Uzbekistan

Technical Note

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
March, 2007
Uzbekistan, Europe, Central Asia
The Government of Uzbekistan has adopted an important series of initiatives to create a market-based housing finance system, yet recognizes that there remains much work to be done. This note provides guidance on the themes that were discussed with authorities and industry participants during mission to Uzbekistan on November 6-16, 2006 and February 22 to March 2, 2007. The note is based on missions conducted in 2006 and 2007 by Britt Gwinner, FPDSF, and Michael Borish, a review of government documents, and a review of studies conducted by other multilateral institutions.
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Urban 'Novostroiki' Settlements in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Issues and Options

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
April, 2007
Kyrgyzstan, Europe, Central Asia
poverty
land rights
The primary purpose of this study was to profile residents and living conditions in novostroiki, or the rapidly growing areas of new self-built construction ringing Bishkek where more than one fourth of city residents now live, in order to identify the major problems and areas for potential future Bank and donor engagement. The study findings are based on analysis of results from a survey of 493 households in nine novostroiki established from 1989-1991, as well as focus group findings, a study of the institutional framework, and a study of sanitation.
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Gender and Indicators: Supporting Resources Collection

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2007
Global
gender equity in access to land
[From the BRIDGE website] Gender-sensitive measurements are critical for building the case for taking gender (in)equality seriously, for enabling better planning and actions by gender and non-gender specialists, and for holding institutions accountable to their commitments on gender equality. Yet measurement techniques and data remain limited and poorly utilised, making it difficult to know if efforts are on-track to achieve gender equality goals and commitments.
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Gender and Indicators Cutting Edge Pack - Overview Report

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2007
Global
gender equity in access to land
[From the BRIDGE website] This Overview Report explains what is meant by gender-sensitive indicators and measurements of change; makes the case for gender-sensitive measurements; and outlines how to go about measuring in practice. It includes sections that focus on measuring the impact of gender mainstreaming and on assessing specific areas of gender inequality - such as gender-based violence or the gender dimensions of poverty. A range of international measurement instruments are discussed, including widely recognised goals and indices, as well as innovative new approaches.
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Gendering Land Tools

Achieving Secure Tenure for Women and Men

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2008
Global
Land & Gender
capacity development
gender equity in access to land
land rights
women
This publication, from the Global Land Tool Network, presents a mechanism for effective inclusion of women and men in land tool development and outlines methodologies and strategies for systematically developing land tools that are responsive to both women and men’s needs. Equal property rights for women and men are fundamental to social and economic gender equality. However, women often face discrimination in formal, informal and customary systems of land tenure.