In most cases, women are not involved in the planning, development or management of marine and coastal resources. Integrating women's and men's usage of these resources into the establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) increases the chance of both women and men participating in and benefiting from the MPA. This case study highlights the attempt to fully involve women in fisheries and coastal resource management in Cayar, Senegal - at the onset, women and men in the community were both involved in the participatory process of establishing the MPA.

What kind of information is needed to incorporate gender issues in fisheries planning' How can this information be obtained' Based on experiences in Eastern and Southern Africa, this paper provides guidelines for inland fisheries planners on incorporating gender into their work. Key issues at both the macro- and micro-level which provide an entry point for planners in analysing and incorporating gender-related and socioeconomic issues are identified, and key questions for sectoral planning and project formulation in these areas discussed.

The Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA) has prepared a gender profile, Country Gender Analysis, for each country where they have a programme of co-operation. Each report is an overview of the situation of women in a certain country and analyses economic, political and socio-cultural aspects as well as policies and activities of civil society actors, the government and other donors. The objective is to assist in integrating gender in their programmes and policies and to identify and support local initiatives. This particular Country Gender Analysis focuses on Vietnam.

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