Center For International Forestry Research (cifor)

An interactive radio talk show was held on 14th August, 2019 between 8-9 pm through West Fm, a local radio station in Mt. Elgon area. The purpose of the talk show was to disseminate the outcomes of capacity building on gender in forest and water management. The aim is to enhance participation of women in forest and water management and in decision making in CFAs and WRUAs. Participants discussed the gender gap in CFA and WRUA leadership, outcomes of capacity building on gender and suggestions to address the challenges. Resource persons were Janephrice Talian (Secretary CFA), Joan Mukhebi, (Treasurer, Chebombai WRUA) and Douglas Bwire (Research Officer, CIFOR).