New Publication: ‘Gender and Trade Action Guide’

The links between gender, trade and development are increasingly being recognised by policy-makers, non-governmental organisations and development agencies.

This publication was developed out of a series of regional workshops and explores the different impacts of trade on women and men.

It provides practical guidelines on how to use trade opportunities to further development, alleviate poverty and promote gender equality. It also suggests ways to get gender on to the international trade agenda.

The book can be used by trainers or for self-study. It includes case studies, activities, training suggestions and recommended readings. It will enable people to take action and adapt what is learned to their own context and requirements.

The publication aims to create awareness of the implications of gender issues for trade policy-makers and export promotion officials with the goal of integrating gender analysis into policy.

It also presents options for women producers and workers to take advantage of new economic opportunities on more favourable terms.

It is directed at a broad spectrum of people working on trade and gender issues, including government officers, gender specialists, NGOs, and regional trade policy advisers.

It is particularly useful to people who are responsible for capacity-building and bringing about change, for example through training, briefing or lobbying.

ISBN: 978-0-85092-862-4; 216 pages; price: £15.00

HOW TO ORDER

This title can be bought online at www.thecommonwealth.org/publications.

A full catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation publications can be viewed on the website, which provides a secure online buying facility. Orders can also be made through e-mail or by post. Pre-payment is essential. Payment by sterling cheque, international money order, postal order or bank draft must accompany your order.

Payment should be in sterling, drawn on a UK bank and made out to the Commonwealth Secretariat. If you require the order form as an attachment in Word format please e-mail the Publications Section (see address below). Post and packaging charges should be added to every order in the following way: UK orders: 15 per cent of order value (minimum charge £2.00). Non-UK orders: 25 per cent of order value (minimum charge £3.50).

Send orders to: Publications Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 6534; Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 9081; E-mail: publications@commonwealth.int.

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