On December 6, 2023, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a workshop on Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) Assessment Tool under the CGIAR initiative on Gender Equality with the assistance of the Agricultu... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office
Why gender-sensitive social protection is critical to the COVID-19 response in low- and middle-income countries
The COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on movement to control the spread of infection are having profound impacts on the income and daily lives of people in low- and middle-income countries, particularly the poor. Governments and donors are responding ... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office
Why gender matters in COVID-19 responses – now and in the future
Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic in low- and middle-income countries will require applying basic health, hygiene, and physical distancing measures well. Daily implementation of these will largely depend on women, but they face many obstacles men do no... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office