Gender equality, youth and social inclusion

Gender and other social differences such as age, wealth and ethnicity, have an enormous influence upon the success of agricultural interventions. To ensure equitable impacts and benefits to rural people, CIMMYT emphasizes inclusive research and development interventions. Starting with the collection of data on gender and social differences, efforts are underway to address these gaps and ensure equitable adoption of technologies and practice. This includes working towards gender-equitable control of productive assets and resources; technologies that reduce women’s labor; and improved capacity of women and youth to participate in decision-making.

Features

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In Ivuna Village, Tanzania, a determined group of women leveraged Vikoba loans, mentorship, and improved sorghum seeds to transform their livelihoods, boost household incomes, and inspire others in their community

Blogs

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As Sudan grapples with the dual crises of conflict and climate change, solarization offers a scalable solution with multiple benefits. Its potential to empower women, engage youth, and strengthen public-private partnerships positions it as a cornerstone for sustainable agricultural development

Features

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Sundhani Tharu, a farmer from Nepal, is transforming her community through sustainable farming practices, blending tradition with innovation to nurture healthier soils, crops, and lives

In the media

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Source: The Hindu ()

A CIMMYT study highlights the potential of agricultural carbon markets in India but calls for greater inclusivity, better incentives, and improved implementation to ensure long-term farmer participation and sustainable outcomes

Blogs

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How Atubandike is breaking barriers in Zambia’s agricultural advisory services by equipping women as digital champions and fostering gender equity through community-driven solutions that challenge entrenched stereotypes

In the media

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Source: Inter Press Agency ()

CIMMYT supports Zimbabwean women farmers with climate-smart practices to build resilience and sustainability

Blogs

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CIMMYT’s Atubandike initiative empowers women and youth in Zambia, promoting inclusivity and resilience in agriculture through dialogue and capacity building.

Features

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Features

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With USAID and CIMMYT’s AID-I project, women in rural Tanzania are overcoming adversity, pioneering seed production, and redefining gender roles

Press releases

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CIMMYT is leading efforts in Southern Africa to empower farmers with climate-smart agriculture, resilient seed systems, and early-warning tools, ensuring food security and sustainability amidst unprecedented drought conditions

Blogs

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Malho Marndi is leading the way, proving that with the right technology, smallholder farmers can thrive

Blogs

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A single mother in Tanzania finds strength and stability by reclaiming spilled Paddy at a local cooperative

Blogs

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Training on agricultural practices for alternative crops is expanding farming opportunities for women, securing nutrition and financial security for their families and communities

Blogs

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For more than a decade, the participatory regional on-farm trials (ROFT) have involved hundreds of farmers to identify the most suitable new maize hybrids, contributing to CIMMYT’s mandate of tackling food and nutrition insecurity through advanced breeding methods

Blogs

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To enhance the food security of Colombian smallholder farmers, a group of CIMMYT specialists and local organizations are studying maize value chains in various regions of the country to establish effective strategies for the conservation and production of native maize, particularly to link farmers with niche markets