Women

ASTI in Retrospect: New series of program notes

A new series of program notes marks twenty years of ASTI providing trusted data on agricultural research systems to governments, donors, and international organizations. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Structural change and women’s employment potential in Myanmar

Women have played an active role in Myanmar’s labor force during a period of massive structural change and their growing importance is substantiated by their increasing involvement in manufacturing jobs near and away from home. In their research, Valer... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Exploring food security among young women in Myanmar’s garment sector

Malnutrition can adversely influence the health and development of women and their children. In Myanmar’s Yangon region, a significant portion of young women employed in the formally regulated garment sector is impacted by malnutrition. Through data co... Source: IFPRI Myanmar – The Myanmar Strategy Support Program

Focus on women: Why it matters more than ever before

When India’s flagship undertaking on nutrition, POSHAN Abhiyaan (or, the National Nutrition Mission) was launched three years back on international Source: POSHAN: Partnerships and Opportunities to Strengthen and Harmonize Actions for Nutrition in India

International Women’s Day: Achieving Gender Equality for a Food-Secure Future

On March 8, International Women's Day, we ask: why is gender equality vital for achieving sustainable, productive and climate-resilient food systems? CGIAR scientists share experiences from the field. Read More: bit.ly/CGIARGENDER_IWD2020 Photo Credit:... Source: IFPRI Bangladesh Country Office