This article argues that it is imperative to take gender into consideration when evaluating the impact of the global food-price crisis and developing crisis-related policies. Consideration of gender is important, given the key role that women play in agriculture, the disproportionate impact that the crisis has on women, and the potential role that women can play in resolving the crisis. Recent research on differential impacts of the crisis is discussed, as are gender dimensions – or lack thereof – in policy responses.
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Womens role in mountain farming systems in Nepal have changed due to the impact of armed conflict. This has led to changed gender roles, where de facto women headed households have to take up mens roles as earning members. Traditionally the role of seed selection , preservation and mangemernt has been theirs. However with the absence of men in the villages and increasing out migration ,, this important aspect of ensuring food security at individual household level has greatly decreased .