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Gender makes a difference in water management
Gender makes a difference in water management
Author:IUCN (2009). (Aguilar, L., Author).
Considering women’s unique wealth of knowledge related to water management, programs that neglect indigenous management and treat women as beneficiaries and users, rather than water managers and decision-makers, hamper project outcomes and diminish women’s position. This factsheet provides examples of the necessity of including a gender perspective in water management due to the gender-differentiated roles and needs within the community.