A systemic review of 419 studies across 14 developing countries sheds light on the relationships between aspirations, agriculture, and women’s empowerment, finding strong evidence that raising aspirations of rural poor
Pakistani women farmers face challenges at the policy and individual levels in realizing their potential. Barriers, such as gender norms and perceptions that women are “helpers” not farmers, and a
Reviewing new evidence (2011-2021), this working paper examines trends and the extent of current gender productivity gaps in agriculture as well as what works in different contexts. While concluding that
Part of the Gender Innovation Lab Federation Evidence Series, this handy brief dives into the large productivity gap (up to 66 %) between male and female farmers around the world.
The authors use a gender and food systems framework and standardized measures of women’s empowerment to analyze evidence of “what works” to empower women in agriculture, drawing on findings from
Crop yields are expected to drop by 8% to 10% as temperatures rise between .5 to 2 degrees Celsius, adding urgency to the need for climate-smart solutions. This detailed policy
The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) evaluates women’s empowerment across five domains – production, resources, income, leadership, and time. The tool allows policymakers to monitor progress and compare empowerment
Smaller plot size is the leading source of female productivity advantage as measured by yield per unit of land, reflecting the inverse relationship between cultivated area and productivity in Sri
Transforming agricultural systems to improve productivity, closing gender gaps in access to assets and resources, and changing discriminatory social norms remain critical for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in
Just transitions to low-carbon, green, inclusive, and resilient economies involve investing in learning and leadership opportunities for women and girls and challenging gender norms that influence career aspirations and limit
Documents
Raising Aspirations Is One Way of Empowering Women in Agriculture (2023)
A systemic review of 419 studies across 14 developing countries sheds light on the relationships between aspirations, agriculture, and women’s empowerment, finding strong evidence that raising aspirations of rural poor
Women Farmers in Pakistan Aren’t Realizing their Potential – Here’s Why (2023)
Pakistani women farmers face challenges at the policy and individual levels in realizing their potential. Barriers, such as gender norms and perceptions that women are “helpers” not farmers, and a
Closing Gender Gaps in Productivity to Advance Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (2023)
Reviewing new evidence (2011-2021), this working paper examines trends and the extent of current gender productivity gaps in agriculture as well as what works in different contexts. While concluding that
Policy Lessons on Agriculture (2023)
Part of the Gender Innovation Lab Federation Evidence Series, this handy brief dives into the large productivity gap (up to 66 %) between male and female farmers around the world.
Measuring Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture: Innovations and Evidence (2023)
The authors use a gender and food systems framework and standardized measures of women’s empowerment to analyze evidence of “what works” to empower women in agriculture, drawing on findings from
Women as Agents of Change for Greening Agriculture and Reducing Gender Inequality (2023)
Crop yields are expected to drop by 8% to 10% as temperatures rise between .5 to 2 degrees Celsius, adding urgency to the need for climate-smart solutions. This detailed policy
Empowering Women in Agriculture: The Role of the WEAI in Bangladesh (2023)
The Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) evaluates women’s empowerment across five domains – production, resources, income, leadership, and time. The tool allows policymakers to monitor progress and compare empowerment
Exploring the Sources of the Agricultural Productivity Gender Gap: Evidence from Sri Lanka (2022)
Smaller plot size is the leading source of female productivity advantage as measured by yield per unit of land, reflecting the inverse relationship between cultivated area and productivity in Sri
The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems (2023)
Transforming agricultural systems to improve productivity, closing gender gaps in access to assets and resources, and changing discriminatory social norms remain critical for achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment in
Addressing the Climate Crisis by Investing in Gender Equality and Women's Leadership
Just transitions to low-carbon, green, inclusive, and resilient economies involve investing in learning and leadership opportunities for women and girls and challenging gender norms that influence career aspirations and limit