Gender aspect of irrigation
The Brief was prepared to support the development of the Irrigation Strategy of the Republic of Serbia.
It addresses the gender characteristics of agricultural holdings and their operators, which analyzes the structural characteristics of farms by sex, the profile of women holders, and gender aspects of irrigation. The document also discusses access to irrigation and participation in decision-making, more precisely analyzing the legislative framework, access to budget incentives for irrigation, and women’s participation in political decision-making. The aim of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the gender characteristics of agricultural holdings in the Republic of Serbia, with a particular focus on access to irrigation and measures that incentivize investments into irrigation.