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.
Gender and development specialist Rahma Adam: Aiding African women to build household food security
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
In a special interview to mark International Women’s Day, CIMMYT gender specialist Rahma Adam detailed how her research aims to improve the agricultural productivity of women in south and eastern Africa.
Despite hardships, women running own households provide model of empowerment and innovation
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
GENNOVATE research reveals communities with numerous women-headed households record high levels of poverty reduction.
CIMMYT launches new program to promote gender equity in agricultural research
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
In a move to bolster gender equity in agriculture, CIMMYT will launch a series of training courses promoting the integration gender awareness and analysis in research for development.
Small machinery provides affordable options for women farmers in Nepal
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Small-scale mechanization is becoming more important on farms in Nepal as young people, particularly men, migrate away from rural areas in large numbers.
Q+A: Scientist Thokozile Ndhlela inspires girls in Africa to embrace agriculture careers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT maize breeder Thokozile Ndhlela interviewed on career and inspiring girls in Africa to embrace agriculture.
Entrenched gender roles threaten women’s longevity in research careers
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Despite over a decade of implementing policies and programs to promote gender equity in research, some countries have seen women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers stagnate and even decrease in some fields.
Sustainable agriculture poised to save Mayan rainforests from deforestation
Capacity development
Sustainable farming practices allow smallholder farmers to improve maize yields while reducing deforestation in Mexico, report finds.
Empowering women to eliminate residue burning for better human and soil health
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
A leading NGO is working together with CIMMYT in India to generate awareness among women about climate-smart practices.
A leading NGO joins hands with CIMMYT-CCAFS to empower women farmers
Capacity development
NGO partnership brings new capacity building opportunities.
“Invisible women” hold key to food security – ex-WFP chief Catherine Bertini
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Despite the large numbers of women working on farms, their voices are not heard by international development policymakers, handicapping global efforts to achieve food security, Catherine Bertini says.
Beating the odds: Indigenous female scientist gets Mexico’s National Youth Award
Capacity development
CIMMYT PhD fellow Tania Martínez receives Mexican National Youth Award for her outstanding performance in academic achievement.
Learning from 8,000 people to integrate gender into agricultural research
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
It is often a mystery why a new agricultural technology or practice can be successful in one community yet fail to have the desired effect in another.
Building a sustainable future: A history of conservation agriculture in southern Africa
Capacity development
Since 2004, conservation agriculture has helped farmers in southern Africa maintain and boost yields, protect the environment and increase profits.
New Publications: Maize Lethal Necrosis survey reveals farmer impact, future needs
Capacity development
A new study reveals the need for continued development of maize varieities resistant to MLN and strengthening farmer resilience.