[{"bbox": [97, 123, 243, 148], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Human Rights"}, {"bbox": [97, 150, 1133, 230], "category": "Text", "text": "The action recognises and addresses the linkages between food security, nutrition, health, livelihoods, and other human rights principles. It follows a holistic approach, taking into account the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of food production and consumption."}, {"bbox": [97, 255, 1133, 415], "category": "Text", "text": "Sustainable food systems are multi-sectoral and have a direct impact on the enjoyment of a range of human rights. A human rights-based approach can empower individuals, local communities and environmental civil society organisations to defend basic human rights such as the right to food, water, health, livelihoods, land and resources, cultural identity, participation, education or non-discrimination. This action will apply the working principles of the rights-based approach throughout the design and implementation of the intervention as well as an intersectionality approach."}, {"bbox": [97, 447, 194, 472], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Disability"}, {"bbox": [97, 473, 1130, 526], "category": "Text", "text": "As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1, this action is labelled as D0 with regard to people with disabilities. However, to the extent possible, due consideration will be given to people with disabilities."}, {"bbox": [97, 585, 342, 611], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Reduction of inequalities"}, {"bbox": [97, 611, 1130, 717], "category": "Text", "text": "In terms of reduction of inequalities, this action is labelled as I1. Inclusion and equality considerations will be mainstreamed in all the activities planned in the contracting and during the Inception Phase of the project – with a view to promoting equal rights and opportunities for women, men and vulnerable groups. This will be assessed through monitoring and evaluation."}, {"bbox": [97, 743, 1133, 903], "category": "Text", "text": "From an operational point of view, the differing needs and abilities of the most vulnerable women, men, girls and boys will be identified and assistance targeted accordingly. The action will ensure equal opportunities and access to services and sensitive monitoring and evaluation system including disaggregated data collection and performance indicators. This implies that inequality reduction is a significant objective. The action targets the agricultural sector, notably women and young farmers in rural areas, which in The Gambia are among the bottom poorest 40% of the population."}, {"bbox": [97, 935, 209, 960], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Democracy"}, {"bbox": [97, 961, 1133, 1040], "category": "Text", "text": "There are no elements directly focused on democracy. By supporting farmers associations and civil society organisations, the action will indirectly impact on democracy by raising accountability and transparency of government actions/inactions."}, {"bbox": [97, 1072, 486, 1098], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## Conflict sensitivity, peace and resilience"}, {"bbox": [97, 1099, 1133, 1231], "category": "Text", "text": "Pressure on natural resources (water and land) alongside fast population growth can be top drivers of conflict. The agriculture sector is highly sensitive to climate change because of its high dependence on rainfall. Increased frequency in droughts and erratic rainfall over the past decade have stressed livelihoods, with recurrent food insecurity across the country, particularly in rural areas. Moreover frequent droughts and a decline in rainfall have placed pressure on land and water resources in The Gambia."}, {"bbox": [97, 1257, 1133, 1360], "category": "Text", "text": "By promoting sustainable agricultural practices and equitable access to land, water, and other resources, the program can help mitigate the competition and tensions that often lead to conflicts in rural areas. Sustainable farming methods can also reduce environmental degradation, which is a common source of disputes over land and natural resources."}, {"bbox": [97, 1390, 1133, 1443], "category": "Text", "text": "Moreover, the action can bring community cohesion by involving local communities in decision-making processes and fostering collaboration among different groups to strengthen social cohesion and trust."}, {"bbox": [97, 1469, 1133, 1575], "category": "Text", "text": "Supporting sustainable food systems will also help diversify rural livelihoods, reducing dependency on a single source of income and making communities more resilient to economic shocks. By promoting alternative income-generating activities in for example agro-processing, the action will create opportunities for economic empowerment and reduce competition over limited resources."}, {"bbox": [1028, 1682, 1143, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 15 of 30"}]