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  • Publication | 2026
Brief: Why does IFAD invest in gender equality and women’s empowerment?

This brief explains why and how IFAD invests in gender equality and women’s empowerment to strengthen climate-resilient, inclusive and sustainable agrifood systems.

It outlines the evidence that empowering rural women boosts food security, productivity, and national economies, and presents IFAD’s approach, results and future commitments, including its Gender Transformative Mechanism.