Research plays a fundamental role in achieving food systems outcomes but research funders and researchers often set agendas that are not necessarily informed by policy needs. This analysis explores synergies between research publications, funding and policy priorities using a gender and food systems lens. In this article the authors argue that gender research is not being adequately leveraged to investigate food systems challenges that are considered national priorities. They call on research funders, researchers and policy-makers to collaborate to define research agendas that address policy needs.
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Geographic coverage | GhanaKenyaMalawiSouth AfricaTanzaniaZambia |
Originally published | 12 Jun 2025 |
Knowledge service | Metadata | Global Food and Nutrition Security | Gender Equality and Food systems | Food systems transformationGender-related data |
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET) | agricultural researchgender equalitypolicymaking |
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