Gender equity in the timber industry means a fair distribution of workload, benefits and rewards between men and women. Gender equality is an essential aspect of human dignity and social justice; providing more opportunities and increased household incomes, which improve nutritional and educational outcomes. Papua New Guinea has a legislative and policy framework which enables a fair and equitable environment that is free from discrimination and encourages citizens to participate in social and economic development. This includes a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Policy for the public sector. The following resources are available to strengthen gender equality within PNG's timber industry:

• Women in the timber industry fact sheet
• Report on gender ratios and the current status of women
  
• Guidelines for developing a GESI policy for your business

The Wood Processors Tool Kit is under-pinned by the collaborative research activities undertaken by our development partners and projects at local, national and international levels.

Project information sheets, videos and news updates are currently available for the following wood processing projects funded by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR):

• Developing engineered wood products for Papua New Guinea and Australia
• Enhancing value added wood processing in Papua New Guinea