Policy and Strategic Framework for Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture 2022-2026

This document presents Cambodia’s Policy and Strategic Framework for Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture 2022-2026, prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries. It sets the policy direction for promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture. The document recognizes the important role of Cambodian women in agricultural production, harvesting, processing, marketing, fisheries, livestock, rubber, forestry, and rural livelihoods. It reviews gender issues in Cambodia’s agriculture sector, including access to extension services, training, finance, land, markets, digital technology, decision making, and leadership. It also discusses key challenges such as COVID 19, climate change, migration, unpaid care work, and limited representation of women in agricultural administration. The framework provides strategic priorities, implementation actions, monitoring indicators, and evaluation mechanisms for improving gender mainstreaming across agriculture policies, programs, institutions, and services.