Southeast Asia
Gender-Skills Capability Training Course
Integrated Pest Management, Climate Change and Biodiversity
Overview
This 6-month hybrid course, run in conjunction with CABI, combines online and in-person learning to build gender skills in agricultural research and policy. Participants engage in a dynamic, module-based learning system with interactive activities, guided online lectures, and group discussions.
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The course is run through an online learning platform that facilitates flexible and self-paced learning but also includes two 3-day physical workshops - Thailand (July 2024) and Vietnam (November 2024).
Key Objectives
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Enhancing gender skills in agricultural research and policy.
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Promoting inclusive approaches to pest management and climate change.
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Equipping participants with tools to integrate gender into agricultural systems.
Course Timeline
July 2024 – January 2025​
July 7-10, 2024, Thailand
First Workshop
14 July - 6 October, 2024
Guided Online Learning
Nov 4-6, 2024, Vietnam
Capstone Workshop
January 2025​
Project Publications
Participants and Working Project Titles
A key part of the course is the development of a small project to apply the skills in the training to a relevant topic. The chosen projects and team members are described below.
Project 1
Gender Dynamics of Farmer Participation in Public and Private Training Programs for Crop Protection Technologies in Corn-Based and
Coconut-Based Farming Systems in Bicol Region, Philippines
Lovely Luar-Perez
Philippines
Maureen Ceres De Roxas
Philippines
Maria Leonila Imperial
Philippines
Project 2
Climate Change in Agriculture in Southeast Asia:
A Bibliographical Analysis of Gender
Rusmi Wiyati
Indonesia
Mariana Silvana Moy
Indonesia
Sarah Jane Manaday
Philippines
Project 3
Evaluation of the gender dynamics and technology adoption rates in government and private vegetable production training channels
in the Philippines
Roxanne Fabriquel
Philippines
Lysette Lacambra
Philippines
Marie Pelletier
Thailand
Marren Bonacua
Philippines
Project 4
Understanding gender dynamics in the role of extension officers when providing technical support on pest and disease management to farmers across Indonesia, Thailand and Timor-Leste
Leandra Fernandes
India
Anne Claudine Dayo
Philippines
Valentina Aryuwandari
Indonesia
Hadvina nur Hendrayanti
Indonesia
Project 5
Gender Differences in Fall Armyworm Management Strategies in Maize:
The Case of Cambodia and the Philippines
Michelle Merin
Philippines
Samoul Oeurn
Cambodia
Glory Dee Romo
Philippines
Juliet Cristina Zambrano
Philippines
Project 6
Development of a Survey Tool for Gender Dynamics in Coconut Farmer Households and Implications for Pest and Disease Management
April Alviar
Philippines
Justine Bennette MIllado
Philippines
Mahardika Gama Pradana
Indonesia
Aloma Motamota
Papua New Guinea
Project 7
Understanding the Roles of Women in Organic Versus
Non-Organic Rice Farming
Danarsi Diptaningsari
Indonesia
Apri Laila Sayekti
Indonesia
Rika Reviza Rachmawati
Indonesia
Project 8
Human Resources Development for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation from Gender Perspective in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta
Hai Minh Nguyen
Vietnam
Nguyen Anh Minh
Vietnam
Updates
Participants have completed several key modules, focusing on gender basics, research methods, and integrated pest management, combined with valuable insights shared through lively discussions and group activities.
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The final capstone workshop is set for November 4-6, 2024 in Vietnam, where participants will present their work and collaborate on a final report for publication. This is an exciting step for the region towards applying the gender-inclusive practices and strategies discussed throughout the course!
For more information and opportunities to get involved keep an eye on this page or contact us directly.