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.
2024 WIT Award nominations now open from Borlaug Global Rust Initiative
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
The Jeanie Borlaug Laube Women in Triticum (WIT) Award honors outstanding early-career scientists engaged in wheat research.
Planting seeds for bringing youth into agriculture
Capacity development
Academia, government and industry each have a role in attracting youth to careers in agriculture in India.
CIMMYT at the Borlaug Dialogue
Capacity development
The 2023 Borlaug Dialogue showcased CIMMYT’s collaborations in Mozambique and innovative initiatives to address agricultural challenges in Southern Africa.
Be Assiduous, Think Big, Be Committed
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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
CIMMYT and WorldVeg strengthen collaboration in the midst of the climate crisis to increase their impact
Capacity development
Agreement builds on successful partnership in southern and eastern Africa.
I cannot do it alone
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Entomologist Esther Ngumbi talks curiosity, passion for science, and the importance of mentorship.
A Trailblazer in Building an Equal World
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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
CGIAR Initiative on Diversification in East and Southern Africa
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
CIMMYT’s Hub Model – a learning field in Mexico for the Indian Scientists
Climate adaptation and mitigation
Working towards a sustainable, empowered, and equitable seed system
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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
Powered by science, technology, and support systems
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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
Integrating gender into crop breeding
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Innovative approaches to incorporating gender considerations into Seed Production Technology for Africa.
Say yes, and figure out what gives you energy
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
Diane Holdorf shares what keeps her grounded and helps her bring her best self to work.
Sorghum seed sales profit and empower rural women in Tanzania
Gender equality, youth and social inclusion
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.
Extension capacity-building leverages Nepal soil, seed and science for rice farming
Capacity development
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.