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The main messages of this report are as follows: Agrifood systems in much of the Global South have evolved within a structural transformation “lite.” AFS represents a substantial...

Rwanda is a recognized leader in the region and the world in terms of women’s empowerment. However, no country has yet achieved full gender equality, resulting in untapped potential...

Rwanda is a recognized leader in the region and in the world in terms of women’s empowerment. However, no country has yet achieved full gender equality, resulting in untapped potential...

There is a need to address gender inequalities in agri-food systems (AFS) governance to close the gender gap and improve women’s agency and participation in the agri-food sector. Women often...

In 2022, the world is experiencing the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation. Crises have always highlighted inequities in our societies. With food prices at near record levels...

Researchers from IITA and Cellule d’Analyses des Indicateurs de Développement (CAID) conducted an in-depth study in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to assess COVID-19’s impact on gender...

Most rural households in Kakamega County, western Kenya depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, growing demand for food and housing driven by rapid population growth...

Climate change is influencing the transformation of agriculture and food systems across the globe in unprecedented ways. A large number of smallholder farmers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who...

Much progress has been achieved over the years in reducing gender gaps in resources and opportunities, but major gaps persist in the area of agricultural information and extension services...

The Rwanda Strategy Support Program (Rwanda SSP) is an initiative aligned with the Government of Rwanda’s vision for accelerating agricultural transformation and rural development throughout the country. The program, a partnership...