Progressive development: preparing women for employment in agriculture-based light engineering

CIMMYT's CSISA-MEA initiative, funded by USAID, is empowering women in Bangladesh's agri-engineering sector by offering technical training and promoting gender-inclusive workplaces

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CIMMYT’s CSISA-MEA initiative, supported by USAID’s Feed the Future, is transforming the role of women in Bangladesh’s agricultural engineering sector. By providing technical training, such as sand molding and machine operation, the program has improved employment opportunities and fostered safer, more inclusive work environments for women. Success stories like Mita Khatun’s highlight the positive shift from informal to semi-formal employment, showcasing CIMMYT’s commitment to gender equity and economic empowerment in agriculture.

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