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WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND WOMEN’S LIVELIHOOD – CASE STUDIES FROM VIETNAM
Conference: Agriculture and Sustainable Rural Development in Time of Crisis -
Critical Engagements from a Gender Perspective
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Tung HoaFaculty of Economics and ManagementWater Resources University of VietnamEmail: [email protected]
Berlin, 26th January 2013
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1. Introduction to water resources management and women’s livelihood
2. Theoretical approach
3. Case studies from Vietnam
4. Conclusion and recommendation
Contents
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1. Introduction to water resources management and women’s livelihood
Water is a critical to the livelihood and well-being of the world’s population but millions fuffer from lack of access to clean water, inadequate water for food production etc.
Effective programming and policies require understanding and addressing the gender specific relationship to natural resources management and people (FAO 2007a).
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1. Introduction to water resources
management and women’s livelihood (2) Water resources management in the context of livelihood
from a gender pespecitve include:
+ How man and women use water resources and what for purpose?
+ How is labor division between gender - age - class – women – race - ethnicity? Who makes decisions about water resources?
+ How gender-equitable approaches can be institutionalized?
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Introduction to gender
Gender equality: Gender equality is the measurable equal representation of women and men
Gender equality is the heart of development. It’s the right development objective, and it’s smart economic policy
(World Bank 2012)
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2. Theoretical approach
Human ecology
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2. Theoretical approach (2)
Figure 1: Human ecological triangle with resources management
Source: Teherani-Kroenner (2011)
Engendering Human Ecology
Accommodation
Gender& changesLivelihoodResource
management
Communication
Need for socialacceptanceNeed for existence
Technology
Natural environment
Humankind
Teherani-Krönner, 1992
Access to
resources
SocialinstitutionsAgencies
Women &
men
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3. Case studies from Vietnam
Case study 1: Local knowledge of the use and protection of water resources by Thai community in Vietnam
Case study 2: Cultural and Ecological Investigations into Forest Utilization by the Thai, Hmong and Kinh people in the Mountainous Region of Northwest Vietnam with Respect on Gender Relations
Case study 3: Status of women and men in land tenure in Mat village, Van Mieu commune, Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province in Vietnam
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3. Case studies from Vietnam (2)
Case study 1: Local knowledge of the use and protection of water resources by Thai community in Vietnam
For Thai community, water is reflected in two aspects: water
for production and water for daily needs Traditional knowledge of Thai ethnic in use and protection
water resources reflected not only cultural character, but
also in social behavior and their community management.
Specific technology for paddy rice, both men and women
involve.
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3. Case studies from Vietnam (3)
Case study 2: Cultural and Ecological Investigations into Forest Utilization by the Thai, Hmong and Kinh people in the Mountainous Region of Northwest Vietnam with Respect on Gender Relations
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Figure 1: Research areas: Nordwest Vietnam
Ecological Living condition of Hmong, Thai and Kinh in Nordwest Vietnam
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Hmong group
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Thai village
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3. Case studies from Vietnam (4)
Case study 2 The local knowledge of forestry products and tree
species varies widely indeed regarding 3 ethnic groups and also gender
Women and men of the Thai and the Hmong show comprehensive knowledge of plants with their clearly gender-specific utilisation
Women and men of all three ethnic groups are given access to the various resources, but their rights of control are different.
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3. Case studies from Vietnam (5)
Case study 3: Status of women and men in land tenure in Mat village, Van Mieu commune, Thanh Son district, Phu Tho province in Vietnam
Women’s land use rights are hampered by traditional
patriarchy system, also by irrationality in the policy
implementation.
Gender equality in land tenure, relationship between state
law policy and local customs should be taken into policy
maker’s consideration.
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4. Conclusion and recommendation
Sustainable resources management including gender
aspects can contribute effectively solutions.
Human ecology framework is useful approach for
livelihoods, gender and sustainable natural resources
management.
Appropriated gender responsive methodology for
research, extension and development is needed.
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4. Conclusion and recommendation (2)
Mainstreaming women and gender requires both an active
role for women in decision making.
Combining local knowledge of women and man with
scientific knowledge and vocational training is necessary
for sustainable natural resources management.
Further research in natural resources management
including gender aspects are recommended.
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4. Conclusion and recommendation (3)
Comperative studies in different countries
Publication ???
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Message
You can’t clap with one hand!
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References Dang Tung Hoa (2001): Gender differences using forest
resources by the ethnic minority in Northwest of Vietnam. Science & Technology Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development. No.8: pp.573-574.
Dang Tung Hoa, Luong Thi Thu Hang (2009): Gender issue in natural resources utilization and management in Ma river basin. International workshop proceeding 1959-2009. Water Resources University . Hanoi.
Dang Tung Hoa (2008): An Overview of Gender in Development and Social Forestry in Vietnam. In: Parto Teherani-Kroenner/ Brigitte Woerteler (Hg.) (2008): You can’t clap with one hand! Gender Research and Networking. Volume A. Frauen*Gesellschaft*Kritik. Band 46. Centaurus Verlag. Kenzingen, Germany.
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References (2) Luong Thi Thu Hang (2003): Status of women and men in
current land tenure. In: Gender, Environment ans sustainable Development Centre (GENDCEN) (2003). Workshop Proceeding: Land Tenure in Vietnam Upland Area. Hanoi.
Parto Teherani Kroenner (2011): Human Ecology and Gender: a framework to discover natural and cultural resources. In: Dang Tung Hoa, Nguyen Thi Lan Huong (2011): Workshop: Application of the Human Ecology Framework in Natural Resources Management in Vietnam. Water Resources University - DAAD. Hanoi.
Parto Teherani-Kroenner/ Brigitte Woerteler (Hg.) (2008): You can’t clap with one hand! Gender Research and Networking. Volume A. Frauen*Gesellschaft*Kritik. Band 46. Centaurus Verlag. Kenzingen, Germany.
World Bank (2012): Gender Equalily and Development.World Development Report 2012. The World Bank. Washington, DC.
