Alliance Research Lever 7: Gender and Inclusion
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Item GTRM-CoP Intersectionality conversation: Dimitra Clubs - What is the role of community engagement in gender-transformative change?(Presentation, 2024-08-02) Monsieur, Christiane; Sanchez Enciso, Andrea; Bailey, ArwenFor many years, FAO has championed a community-driven approach centered on facilitating the engagement of rural communities—through dialogue and action—as catalysts for their own development. Known as Dimitra Clubs, this approach aims to promote rural people’s empowerment while enhancing women's leadership and gender equality. The Dimitra Clubs model is a powerful means for the Organization to deliver on the principles of “Leaving No One Behind” and “Gender Equality” in agrifood systems transformation. This webinar looks at gender-transformative change through the lens of intersectionality.Item Advancing institutional innovations for scaling soil and water conservation in three regions of Ethiopia(Blog Post, 2024-07-15) Adimassu, Zenebe; Tibebe, Degefie; Tamene, Lulseged; Demeke, Getamesay; Gizaw, Solomon; Mulatu, KalkidanItem Advancing gender equality through voluntary sustainability systems: From commitments to action(Video, 2024-11-26) Centre for Responsible BusinessThis webinar explores ways to move from commitments to action on gender equality. Drawing on a new toolkit and other key resources that can support movement in this area, the session contributors will present concrete ways they are addressing gender equality in their: 1) organization; 2) standards; 3) programming; and 4) monitoring, evaluation, learning, and impact assessments (MELIA). Different VSS across sectors will share critical reflections, opportunities, challenges, and experiences with these approaches and strategies, and the promise they have shown for advancing gender equality in market systems. This session was organized by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and ISEAL Alliance as part of the India and Sustainability Standards Conference 2024: https://sustainabilitystandards.inItem Advancing gender equality through sustainability systems (webinar)(Video, 2024-11) Bioversity International and International Center for Tropical Agriculture; ISEALAchieving gender equality in supply chains remains a significant challenge. Although organisations and initiatives worldwide have committed to promoting gender equality, turning these commitments into concrete actions is still a work in progress. To support this effort, Evidensia, in partnership with The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, under the CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality, hosted the launch of a new toolkit, designed to help sustainability systems and their partners advance their approaches to gender equality. The event outlined three key levels at which sustainability systems can address gender equality: within their own organisations, through standards and certifications, and via broader programmatic efforts. By highlighting ongoing initiatives and best practices, the event aimed to inspire diverse perspectives, share findings, and encourage participants to learn from successful examples. Speakers: Miranda Morgan, Gender Research Consultant, Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT Amandine Bressand, Manager, Business and Human Rights, ISEAL Anna Summer, Programme Management Officer, SheTrades Initiative, International Trade Centre Nini Mehrotra, Gender Equality Senior Manager, Better CottonItem Workshop to develop gender transformative research methods(Report, 2024-11-19) Bailey, Arwen; Rietveld, Anne; Begum, Khadija; Osei-Amponsah, Charity; Mosbah, Menna; Jiron, Jean; Tavenner, Katie; Farnworth , Cathy RozelReport from an innovative workshop among CGIAR and partner gender researchers and development practitioners, focusing on developing gender-transformative research methods. The report covers some conceptual background (Forum Theatre, transformative research, gender-transformative research, empowerment and transformative evaluations, and more) plus a list of the methods under development.Item Biodiversity, gender and ethnicity. Biodiversidad, género y etnicidad(Video, 2024-10-23) Howland, Fanny Cecile; Chavarro Rodriguez, Monica JulianaThe Gender Team at the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT (ABC) is leading two pivotal research studies: one focused on food waste and gender gaps in technology transfer, and another examining the role of a Colombian interethnic women's network in influencing policy and driving territorial changes related to climate change adaptation and biodiversity conservation. Funded by the CGIAR Gender Platform, both studies adopt an inclusive and differential approach. These research initiatives have highlighted persistent barriers to gender mainstreaming, such as training deficits, limited representation and participation in policymaking, and the lack of a gender and equity lens in research and policy processes. However, they have also underscored the significant strengths of local movements and ethnic communities, particularly in their relationship with nature. These communities harness traditional knowledge and innovative practices to foster equitable relationships among all living beings, yet they continue to face challenges of invisibility, gaps, and systemic barriers. In response, we have proposed an interethnic dialogue space to explore local alternatives and pathways for integrating science and politics with biodiversity conservation efforts. The goal of the proposed panel is to facilitate an interethnic and interdisciplinary dialogue, where Colombian women from diverse organizations and ethnic backgrounds can discuss gender and intersectionality in relation to biodiversity, public policy, and technology transfer. The panel is co-organized by ABC, the Natura Foundation (a Colombian NGO), and the Rural Women Directorate of the Colombian Ministry of Agriculture, and will feature leaders from indigenous, peasant, and Afro-Colombian community-based organizations actively engaged in biodiversity conservation.Item A monitoring and evaluation framework on capacity-strengthening for gender-and youth-responsive research: A user guide(Manual, 2024-10-31) Iradukunda, Francois; Cole, Steven Michael; Mangheni, Margaret Najjingo; Asiimwe, ElizabethThe Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework for gender- and youth-responsive research in agronomy addresses the critical need for gender and social inclusion skills among agricultural researchers. Despite numerous capacity-strengthening interventions since the Beijing Platform for Action in 1995, their effectiveness remains under-evaluated. This framework, developed under CGIAR’s Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) Research Initiative, aims to generate evidence on the impact of training programs designed to enhance gender- and youth-related research capacities. It includes a comprehensive approach encompassing training needs assessment, process evaluation, and post-training follow-up, applicable to both in-presence and virtual training models. The framework was initially implemented in collaboration with the GREAT program at Makerere University, Uganda, and tailored to EiA’s workflow. It provides a structured methodology to evaluate gender/youth training effectiveness, ensuring that acquired skills are successfully applied in research settings to promote gender and generational equality in agricultural research and development.Item Bean cultivation handbook(Manual, 2024-03-14) Lengewa, Catherine; Mikhala, Audrine; Aura, Sylvester; Amuda, Alex; Yila, Jummai; Bomuhangi, Allan; Nchanji, EileenTo address the persistent challenge of limited access to quality agricultural inputs, particularly high-quality seeds in Uganda, a social and behavioral strategy was developed under the CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative activities under work package 6. Though agriculture serves as a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, employing 70% of the labor force and covering half of the national land area. Smallholder farmers, comprising 90% of the farming community, face barriers to accessing quality seeds hindering agricultural productivity and food security. This activity led by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in collaboration with the Centre for Behaviour Change and Communication (CBCC), focuses on improving seed access in Eastern Uganda, with a specific emphasis on Butaleja District. We aimed to empower smallholder farmers, women, and youth, enhance seed access and utilization, and contribute to increased agricultural productivity, livelihoods, and food security in Butaleja District and beyond. By implementing evidence-based strategies and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, we aim to create an inclusive and sustainable seed system that benefits all members of the agricultural community.Item Production et commercialisation des semences selon le genre:Défis, Opportunités et Implications Politiques(Presentation, 2024-09-14) Nchanji, Eileen BogwehItem Social and behavioural change strategy to expand equitable access to quality bean seeds for male, female, and young farmers(Presentation, 2024-09-06) Nchanji, Eileen; Hakizimana, Bernadette; Ndabashinze, Blaise; Ntawuyankira, NeillaItem Advancing gender and intersectionality in agricultural policy: Insights from Tropentag 2024(Blog Post, 2024-10-03) Urbani, Ilaria; Blanco, Maria; Howland, Fanny; Buritica, Alexander; Lopera, Diana CarolinaItem Towards gender-transformative metrics in seed system performance measurement: Insights for policy and practice in Sub-Sahara Africa(Journal Article, 2024-09-27) Nchanji, Eileen B.; Ageyo, Odhiambo C.; Puskur, Ranjitha; Templer, Noel; Maereka, Enock K.Food insecurity in Sub-Sahara Africa hinges on addressing salient gender inequities within the seed system. While efficient seed system promises reduced systemic inefficiencies to fast-track seed delivery to the smallholder farmers, a dearth of standardized industry metrices to understand the intersectionality of seed system and gender issues exist. Specifically, metrices on guaranteed seed access, reach, benefit, women’s empowerment and ultimate transformation of women, youth and vulnerable people’s livelihoods are less understood. The existing metrices are aggregated at very high levels and limit the ability of policymakers and industry stakeholders to effectively address gender-based inequities for an optimized seed system.Our objective is to challenge the status quo industry metrics used by seed industry players and apply a gender framework that strikes a balance between the needs of women, youth and vulnerable peoples in the system, vis-a-vis the need of public, private, and civil society actors. Therefore, the study seeks to evaluate how seed system metrics can be effectively tailored to address gender gaps for enhanced agricultural productivity and food security in Sub-Sahara African context. It also refines the proposals of Kennedy and Speilman and introduce gender-specific metrices that may hold promise to address women and youth’s challenges within the seed system.A systemic review of current industry metrices was conducted and the newly developed reach, benefit, empower and transform (RBET) framework was applied to synthesize the responsiveness of current seed industry indicators on gender issues. Online databases and repositories with key search words that returned 204 results including some gray literature.Using common bean seed system as an illustration, the study found critical gaps in measuring seed industry performance, innovation, structure, seed registration and quality control, intellectual property rights using the reach, benefit, empower and transform approach. Thus, a set of gender responsive indicators was suggested to address gender and inclusive matrices that the seed industry often neglects. Using the reach, benefit, empower and transform approach we have included gender responsive indicators meant to close existing gender gaps. Some of these indicators addressed include women participation, trait preferences, seed packaging sizing, seed system leadership, decision-making capacities, labor intensity/drudgery and use of digital platforms such as point-of-sale tracking systems to reach last mile farmers among others.This study uses the newly–developed Reach, Benefit, Empower, and Transform (RBET) Framework together with the already existing Spielman–Kennedy framework. It is timely to inform policymaking process on seed system design, to enhance seed industry performance monitoring, and provide practitioners with the knowledge and missing links in efforts to align the seed system's performance with gender outcomes in a measurable manner.Item Sirna nyaataa koorniyaa irratti xiyyeeffate cimsuun haala sirna soorataa fooyyessuu: Maanuwaala/ Qaleelcha leenjii(Report, 2024-07) Ketema, Dessalegn; Abeshu, Yadesa; Nchanji, EileenInishiyeetiiviin HER+ furmaata qabatamaa haala qilleensaa dandamachuu cimsuu fi dubartoota Afrikaa fi Eeshiyaa humneessuu danda’u qopheessuuf qorannoo koorniyaa fi saayinsii hawaasummaa sadarkaa olaanaa gaggeessuuf kan of kennedha. Itiyoophiyaatti, dandeettii leenjistootaa cimsuu fi barteewwan nyaataa karaa sirna nyaataa koorniyaa irratti xiyyeeffateen fooyyessuuf, maanuwaalii leenjii sirna nyaataa koorniyaa giddu galeeffate afaan Ingiliffaa fi afaanota biyya keessaan qopheessuun dirqama ta’eera. Maanuwaaliin kun garaagarummaa dhiibbaa walqixxummaan koorniyaa soorata irratti qabu hubachiisuun furmaanni gama sirna nyaataa fi fayyaatiin akka dhufu ni taasisa. Dubartoonni aangoo murtoo murteessuu akka qabaatan gawoomsuun sirna nyaataa gaarii akka qabaatan gochuu danda’a. Dubartootaa fi shamarran waa’ee sirna nyaataa fi fayyaa barsiisuudhaan filannoo nyaataa fayyaa qabeessa ta’e akka qabaatan gochuun, fayyaa qaamaa fi oomishtummaa fooyyessuu dandeenya. Akkasumas dhiirota itti gaafatamummaa maatii keessatti hirmaachisuun, ilaalcha dogoggoraa irratti hojjechuu fi kunuunsa maatii keessattti deeggarsa akka godhan gochuun wal qixxummaa koorniyaa galmaan ga’uu fi sirna soorataa fayyaa qabeessa ta’e mirkaneessuuf murteessaadha. Sagantaa sirna nyaataa hunda keessatti bartee nyaataa fayyaa qabeessaa ta’ee fi walqixxummaa saalaa mirkaneessuuf hoggantoota hawaasaa fi amantii akka tapha jijjiirtotaatti fayyadamuun barbaachisaa dha. Kanaafuu hir’ina nyaataa dhabamsiisuuf, nyaata madaalamaa argachuuf, sirna nyaataa fooyyessuuf, fayyaa fi qulqullina bishaanii eeguuf, fayyaa nyaataa eeguuf, qophii fi kunuunsa nyaataa fooyyessuuf sirna nyaataa koorniyaa irratti xiyyeeffate hojiirra oolchuun barbaachisaa dha. Kunis hanqina nyaataa ittisuuf, ilaalcha duubatti hafaa koorniyaa hir’isuu fi bartee soorataa keenyaa fooyyessuuf nigaragaara.Item Largest global Gender Research Network in agrifood systems established during CGIAR conference in India(Case Study, 2024) De Haan, Nicoline; Elias, MarleneThe CGIAR GENDER Impact Platform convened nearly 700 researchers, practitioners, government representatives, donors, and national and global policymakers from 52 countries at the 2023 GENDER conference. Participants shared scientific knowledge on gender and inclusion in food systems to bridge research and practice, and gained capacities to impactfully address gender and inclusion in their work. The largest global researchers’ network for gender in agrifood systems was established through engagement among participants before, during and after the conference.Item Sustaining the flame: STIB in nurturing permanence(Video, 2024-05) Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh; Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu; Ketema, Dessalegn Molla; Waswa, Boaz ShabanSocio-Technical Innovation Bundles (STIBs) are transforming the agri-food systems as farmers integrate diverse socio-technical innovation bundles. Practices have evolved as technologies take root.Item Journey of change: Women navigation agricultural innovations(Video, 2024-05) Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh; Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu; Ketema, Dessalegn Molla; Waswa, Boaz ShabanWomen are not just victims but drivers of social change in the agrifood system. We are experiencing better resilience and transformation as women and men negotiate power, promoting partnership for shared dreams and mutual growth.Item Mechanized visions: Gendered pathway in innovations(Video, 2024-05) Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh; Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu; Ketema, Dessalegn Molla; Waswa, Boaz ShabanWomen are engaging, questioning, and learning how to use technologies designed for them. They are also making sure it is available for other women.Item Indian government endorses CGIAR Gender Researchers' Network: A credible resource for recommendations on agri-food systems research, policies, and investments(Case Study, 2024) De Haan, Nicoline; Elias, MarleneGlobal experts at the conference “From research to impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems” demonstrated that women’s empowerment and gender equality are crucial to sustainable and equitable agrifood system transformations. These insights followed the G20 Summit, where leaders committed to women-led development to enhance food security, nutrition, and climate action. The Indian President, Ministers, and G20 Sherpa inaugurated the conference and called for CGIAR recommendations on gender to inform their future agrifood systems’ improvements and G20 investments.Item Empowering nutrition: Gender-sensitive best practices revealed(Video, 2024-05-29) Nchanji, Eileen Bogweh; Karanja, David; Lutomia, Cosmas Kweyu; Ketema, Dessalegn Molla; Waswa, Boaz ShabanThe gender-responsive nutrition training conducted by CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative (HER+) has yielded promising results. It has begun to dismantle social norms that hinder food access and consumption, paving the way for a more inclusive and healthier future. The training has successfully engaged men and private and public sector partners, emphasizing the importance of diverse food for all household members. This has been linked to farmers’ access to inclusive crop technologies in the mother-baby demonstrations, own fields, and community food resources.Item Kyrgyzstan land rights: Quick guide to resolving disputes and securing ownership(Manual, 2024-07) Bainazarov, IskanderThis set of briefs was produced as an easy-to-use guide to address the challenges surrounding land rights in Kyrgyzstan based on the Kyrgyz land, civil and family codes. Its primary goal is to offer Kyrgyz citizens a clear understanding of their rights, legal processes, and practical steps related to land ownership. It covers seven scenarios of land ownership for women and men, and disputes common in Kyrgyzstan, ranging from resolving marital property disputes to addressing unauthorized land expansions and combating squatting on agricultural lands. Beyond providing visuals and notes to clarify the complexities of legal land rights in the Kyrgyz Republic, the briefs outline pragmatic and actionable steps that individuals can follow to claim their rights. Whether they describe procedures for initiating legal proceedings, navigating bureaucratic processes, or understanding the steps involved in formalizing ownership, the briefs offer a practical roadmap for those actively engaged in securing their land rights.