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.

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CIMMYT, in collaboration with World Vegetable Center, has embarked on a partnership to enhance sustainable food production and employment for youth and women.

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The Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award honors outstanding early-career scientists engaged in wheat research.

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Academia, government and industry each have a role in attracting youth to careers in agriculture in India.

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The 2023 Borlaug Dialogue showcased CIMMYT’s collaborations in Mozambique and innovative initiatives to address agricultural challenges in Southern Africa.

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Louise Fresco, former UN director and advocate for science and innovation, shared inspiring insights on resilience, gender equity, and the power of continuous learning during CIMMYT’s Catalysts of Change: Women Leaders in Science seminar

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Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.

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Entomologist Esther Ngumbi talks curiosity, passion for science, and the importance of mentorship.

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Carolina Trivelli, Peruvian economist and senior researcher at the Institute of Peruvian Studies talks about her career journey dedicated to financial inclusion, social innovation, and women’s empowerment

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Swati Nayak, South Asia Lead for Seed Systems and Product Management at the International Rice Research Institute, emphasizes the importance of directing scientific efforts toward broader social change

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Usha Barwale Zehr has been a long-time advocate of modern technology in agriculture. In this talk, she discusses various topics, including ways to uplift each other in the workplace

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Innovative approaches to incorporating gender considerations into Seed Production Technology for Africa.

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Diane Holdorf shares what keeps her grounded and helps her bring her best self to work.

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In a remote rural area of Tanzania, a group of women farmers has defied the odds and found prosperity through the cultivation of certified sorghum seeds.

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Soil fertility management and improved practices for rice production were emphasized with technicians who work directly with farmers to raise yields, income, and household-level food and nutrition security.