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Participatory mapping (PM) approaches are grounded on local spatial knowledge, community interests and needs. Indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples (ICCs/IPs) in the Philippines have been involved in participatory mapping research in the past decades. Though remarkable advances have been achieved in involving IPs in participatory mapping activities, information on PM applications that incorporate gender in their analysis remain limited or unavailable. This research provided baseline information and assessed the natural, economic and social resources of two IP communities (Higaonons and Subanens) with different geographic settings (upland and coastal), using a participatory mapping approach with a gender perspective. The PM approach involved sketch mapping, which was carefully digitized using GIS and subjected to quantitative analysis to assess the accessibility of resources. Focus group discussions were also conducted to explain the histories, contexts and social relations associated with the elements in the sketch maps. Content analysis of primary data collected surfaced gendered perspectives and issues on the availability, accessibility, and utilization of resources in both communities. Aside from gender, geographic setting also influenced the accessibility of resources. Overall, the participatory mapping process developed a sense of appreciation and ownership to the resources that the communities identified. The findings of this study can guide decision-makers in crafting gendered policy interventions and empower community members especially the women to play an active role in the planning and management of their community.
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This study is part of the Women Economic Empowerment and Leadership (WEEL) for MCCT-IP and RCCT-GIDA Project, a research project supported by UNICEF, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia, and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Republic of the Philippines.
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Boongaling, C.G.K., Devanadera, M.C.E., Eligue, J.C.L. et al. Gendered participatory resource mapping: case studies of upland and coastal indigenous communities in Mindanao, Philippines. GeoJournal 88, 319–339 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10708-022-10602-x
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