The government is rolling out the ‘ANGeL’ program nationwide to train women farmers in order to develop dietary diversity, nutrition and financial gains, and cut medical costs. Women constitute over 50% of the farm labour force in Bangladesh, much higher a participation comparing to 30% in India and Pakistan. But as they belong to small […] Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office
Women’s empowerment and child nutrition in polygynous households of Northern Ghana
Weather shocks and other shocks affecting the economy of farm households often trigger a cascade of coping mechanisms, from reducing food consumption to selling assets, with potentially lasting consequences on child development. In polygynous households (in which a man is married to several women), the factors that may aggravate or mitigate the impacts of such […] Source: Gender, Climate Change, and Nutrition Integration Initiative (GCAN)
International Women’s Day: Reflecting on progress for women in agriculture
A decade ago, women’s empowerment in agriculture wasn’t even on the agenda. Whether there has been sufficient progress in women’s empowerment in agriculture depends on how one defines “sufficient.” The fact that the question is being asked is itself a sign of progress. A decade ago, women’s empowerment in agriculture wasn’t even on the agenda. […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
Spotlight on International Women’s Day 2019: “Better the Balance, Better the World.”
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019 IPFRI spotlights its work, which contributes to a better gender balance by providing gender-sensitive, research-based policy solutions to reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. We realize that even raising the issue of women’s empowerment in agriculture is a sign of progress. Senior Research Fellow >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Celebrating Women in Science
Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science, yet there is still work to be done. This slideshow is part of a social media campaign to documents the stories of women scientists in the CGIAR on the occasion of International […] Source: IFPRI Ghana
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