Policy design and implementation should take into account the unique needs of women farmers. Granular data with a gender lens are needed to develop solutions tailored to women’s needs. These could range from rethinking farming tools to financial needs and practices around saving or credit.
There should be a strong focus on agri-value chains that support women farmers and are managed by women. Part of this could be to enhance women’s access to financing mechanisms and information while supporting their collective action and networks, such as women’s self-help groups.
We have a historic opportunity to mark 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, to promote resilient agricultural development and gender equality by recognising, supporting, and enhancing the role of women in ensuring food security, fostering economic prosperity, and promoting sustainability.
Policy design and implementation should take into account the unique needs of women farmers. Granular data with a gender lens are needed to develop solutions tailored to women’s needs. These could range from rethinking farming tools to financial needs and practices around saving or credit.
ReplyDeleteThere should be a strong focus on agri-value chains that support women farmers and are managed by women. Part of this could be to enhance women’s access to financing mechanisms and information while supporting their collective action and networks, such as women’s self-help groups.
ReplyDeleteWe have a historic opportunity to mark 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, to promote resilient agricultural development and gender equality by recognising, supporting, and enhancing the role of women in ensuring food security, fostering economic prosperity, and promoting sustainability.
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