Gender equality, youth and social inclusion — Closing the gender gap and enhancing
opportunities for youth in food,
land, and water systems.

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

ILRI research contributes to the CGIAR impact area on Gender equality, youth & social inclusion.

On average, women make up 43% of the agricultural labor force in low- and middle-income countries, yet their access to resources, rights, and services is limited, holding back prosperity for all.More than 85% of the world’s 1.2 billion youth live in low- and middle-income countries, where many face limited opportunities for employment or entrepreneurship. Improving the lives and livelihoods of women, youth, and other marginalized groups is vital for equitable, productive, resilient and sustainable food systems.

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Innovations

Volunteer Farmer Trainers as agents of change

Affordable insurance for smallholder farmers and herders

An index for measuring women’s empowerment in agriculture

Climate-smart modeling and futures

Preventing the next pandemic through a One Health approach

Gender equality, youth and social inclusion research initiatives

Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agrifood Systems

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Resilient Cities Through Sustainable Urban and Peri-Urban Agrifood Systems

Sustainable Animal Productivity for Livelihoods, Nutrition and Gender Inclusion

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