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Auf der Grundlage geschlechtsspezifischer sozioökonomischer Daten werden ghanaische Lebensstandards mit Hilfe eines erläuterten Armutsindex verglichen. Wenn auch grundsätzlich die Unterschiede zwischen Männern und Frauen nicht hoch erscheinen, so wird deutlich, daß vor allem der Bildungsstand geringer und die Arbeitsbelastung bei Frauen höher sind. Im Kontext der Strukturanpassung und der damit einhergehenden Anforderung an Mobilität (Frauen arbeiten überwiegend in informellen Bereichen, die am stärksten von der Strukturanpassung betroffen sind) werden Frauen einem besonders starken Druck ausgesetzt. (DÜI-Sth)

Until recently, civil strife, drought, and economic stagnation joined forces in Southern Africa to produce severe hunger and poverty. Now Southern Africa is experiencing a wave of economic and political reform that has the potential to raise living standards and bring the countries of the region into the world economy as full participants. The challenges are enormous, but so are the opportunities. Whether the countries of Southern Africa can make good on these opportunities depends on the steps policymakers take now. But a lack of resources often forces policymakers in the region to make decisions based on incomplete information and cursory analysis. This volume brings together experts from Southern Africa and elsewhere to consider food policy areas that suffer from especially limited information: macroeconomic and trade reform, smallholder agriculture, management of water resources, social security and safety net programs, and rural infrastructure. Managing these five areas wisely will go a long way toward helping Southern Africa embark on a path of increasing food security, equity, and economic growth. ; Non-PR ; IFPRI1

Since the transition to democracy, South African public works programs are to involve community participation, and be targeted to the poor and women. This paper examines the targeting performance of seven programs in Western Cape Province, and analyzes the role of government, community-based organizations, trade unions, and the ; ISI; GRP28; IFPRI3; Theme 8 ; FCND ; Non-PR

Since the transition to democracy, South African public works programs are to involve community participation, and be targeted to the poor and women. This paper examines the targeting performance of seven programs in Western Cape Province, and analyzes the role of government, community-based organizations, trade unions, and the private sector in explaining targeting outcomes. These programs were not well-targeted geographically in terms of poverty, unemployment, or infrastructure. Within localities, jobs went to the poor and unemployed, though not always the poorest. They did well in reaching women, despite local gender bias. Targeting guidelines of the state are mediated by diverse priorities that emerge in programs with multiple objectives, local perceptions of need and entitlement, and competing voices within civil society. ; Non-PR ; IFPRI1 ; FCND

IFPRI3; ISI; CRP4; F Strengthening institutions and governance ; PHND; A4NH ; PR ; CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)

L'ampleur et la gravité des répercussions de l'épidémie de VIH/SIDA en Afrique subsaharienne sont effrayantes: la maladie a décimé les pays de la région et à sérieusement compromis la nutrition et la sécurité alimentaire de millions de ménages. Cette étude est une tentative d'analyse de la façon dont le VIH/SIDA affecte la nutrition et la sécurité alimentaire et dont les ménages et les communautés réagissent pour y faire face et des incidences de l'épidémie du point de vue des politiques et des programmes, et en particulier des leçons que l'on peut tirer des efforts qui ont été faits récemment pour en atténuer les effets. Ce document contient également une analyse du rôle spécifique de l'aide alimentaire, étant donné que l'accès insuffisant à l'alimentation est l'un des premiers signes de détresse lorsqu'un ménage est touché par le VIH/SIDA. ; Non-PR ; IFPRI2; Health, Diet and Nutrition ; FCND