Armyworm forecasting and control
Impact on women
Before the start of community-base armyworm forecasting activities, meetings were held at the villages.
The communities democratically elect the prospective community forecasters. The election arrangements require one man and one woman forecaster be elected in each village. As a consequence 50% of the forecasters are women.
Emerging lessons on working with women
Impact on women
Before the start of community-base armyworm forecasting activities, meetings were held at the villages.
The communities democratically elect the prospective community forecasters. The election arrangements require one man and one woman forecaster be elected in each village. As a consequence 50% of the forecasters are women.
Emerging lessons on working with women
| An update showing the impact of community forecasting in the fight against armyworm (May 2010). |  |
Related information
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Community-based armyworm forecasting saves crops RIU Pocket Guide 5 2007 (PDF 170KB) |
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Projected direct impact of RIU programmes and projects on households Showing a potential reach of 56 million people Author: Keith Sones April 2009 (PDF 60KB) |
