Gender Theme Month 2024
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), if the gender gap in farm productivity and the wage gap in agricultural employment were closed, the world’s gross domestic product would rise by almost $1 trillion, and 45 million fewer people would be food insecure. Research shows that investing in women serves as a multiplier effect to improving family, community and societal welfare. However, “investing in women” does not mean simply reaching them, but using evidence to ensure that these women are benefitting from and being empowered by USAID programs.
This month, we'll explore examples of agriculture systems that are inclusive, empower women, mitigate gender inequalities, and assist with access, improved design, and better development outcomes.