@article{icrisat10217, year = {2017}, title = {Malian women lead by example in climate resilient farming}, pages = {1--2}, author = {M Bagayoko and B Traore and Z B Birhanu}, note = {RIC4REC aims to benefit 264,000 people in Mali, targeting those most vulnerable to the risks of climate disasters. The project is built around four pillars: social cohesion, governance, natural resource management and better access to livelihoods.}, journal = {RIC4REC}, keywords = {Mali, climate resilient farming, climate resilient agricultural practices}, url = {http://oar.icrisat.org/10217/}, abstract = {In Mali, the heritage system attributes land to man; it is rare for a woman to own land, and land loaned to women is generally small and marginal. Malado Ciss{\'e} from the village of Touba Sylla was given by her husband a bare, rocky piece of land, located far from the village. After attending RIC4REC?s training on the implementation of climate-resilient agriculture for sustainable farming production, Ciss{\'e} is putting her knowledge to use, and in doing so is transforming her life...} }