Partnership for improving the competitiveness of rural women in family farming in the countries of the Andean Region

The project seeks to strengthen the associative, commercial and entrepreneurial capacities of rural women involved in family farming, taking into account the challenges of climate change and applying gender, intercultural and generational approaches. The main objective is to improve the economic autonomy of these women and increase their participation in governance and decision-making within their business organizations. To achieve this objective, specific objectives have been outlined, which include strengthening business associativity by improving organizational and productive processes, developing technical assistance and agricultural extension programs with an inclusive approach, and promoting the effective participation of women in management and leadership roles. The aim is to develop women's capacities to assume managerial responsibilities and to encourage the inclusion of young rural women in specialized roles such as rural extension workers. The project establishes several key outcome indicators. At the end, it is expected to have a complete diagnosis of the organizational capacities of rural women in the Andean Region and their access to productive services. Local government organizations will have access to a specialized guide on promoting associations and cooperatives adapted to local realities, and multiple regional and local forums will have been held to share successful experiences and lessons learned.