Women produce between ___________________ percent of the food in most developing countries and
are responsible for ___________________ of the world's food production. - 60 and 80; half
The ___________________ approach places explicit focus on improving the status and power of
women. Additional emphasis is placed on the idea that women are the architects of their own
development, rather than passive recipients of aid. - gender and development (GAD) and empowerment
?
Although a large percentage reside in developing nations, the majority of the world's one billion people
living in poverty are women in industrialized countries. - false
Industrialized countries tend to be located in the southern hemisphere. As such, they are often referred
to as "southern countries" or "global south." - false
According to the ___________________ approach, directing development resources to women can
improve food production and reduce poverty. This approach demands increased attention to women's
development needs and emphasizes women's productive labor. - women in development (WID)
Crops grown for cash rather than local food production are known as ___________________. - cash
crops
___________________ requires the use of gender analyses to ensure that gender equality concerns are
taken into account for all developmental activities. - gender mainstreaming
Sustainable development ensures that the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is not
compromised, even if the needs of the present cannot be met as a result. - false
Multilateral aid describes a type of foreign aid that is provided by either a group of countries or an
institution representing a group of countries (such as the World Bank or the International Monetary
Fund). - true
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