Gender and Value Chain writeshop

November 23-30, 2010KCB center, Nairobi

Facts about Bees and Honey

Presentation to APF Members in Ethiopia21 Jan 2011

By Gizachew Sisay, VC advisor, Oxfam GB

Presentation outline

BACKGROUNDPROCESSOUTCOME

Background

Held in KCB center, Nairobi Facilitated by KIT (Anna, Rhiannon, Roel and

others) and IIRR (Issac and others) Nine days (22-30 December 2010) 43 participants from countries in Europe,

Africa, Asia & Middle East, USA & Latin America

Field visit (on Kazuri and Kalimoni)

Process Introduction about the process Clarity on concept (gender & value chain),

guidelines, approach, structures & role of each participant

Agreeing on book outline (Chapters, sections, cases, boxes, cartoons etc)

Group formation based on sections and then chapters

Sample case studies to follow format Advisors (section leaders), case writers,

author and cartoonists form groups for each section

Sections work together to form chapters Final approval by the author (Paul)

OUTCOME

Draft book compiled OGB Ethiopia

– Full engagement on case study development (condensed from 13 to 3 page)

– Contribution on SNV box (Rahi Honey)– Contribution on Ethiopian organic honey box– Provided ideas on the cartoon (women

engagement in beekeeping)– Process, outcome and photos (slideshow) is

available in the APF website or www.genderinvaluechains.ning.com

Thank you!