Women’s empowerment is both a goal and a driver of just transformation in Food, Land, and Water Systems. How can we advance women's empowerment in #foodsystems? . Join this dialogue: #GenderinAg #AcceleratingEqualityinAg @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa @irri

@IFPRI @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa .@CGIARgender 's Els Lecoutere adds in closing that "by listening and including young men and women, we can accelerate youth engagment in agrifood systems." . #YouthAction @CGIAR @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa.

In closing the session, @IFPRI 's Clemens Breisinger says that " When designing polices and programs, we need to ensure we talk about the quality of jobs beyond the number of jobs." . #YouthAction @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa.

@WorldBank @IFPRI @CGIAR @KibromAbay @AGRA_Africa @KibromAbay further adds that "CGIAR Policy innovations is working to address some major challenges including how we can harness the demographic dividend and addressing the barriers preventing youth contribution to local agrifood systems in Africa." . #YouthAction @IFPRI @CGIAR.

@WorldBank @IFPRI @CGIAR @IFPRI 's @KibromAbay adds that "Agrifood systems hold potential especially for young women as there is a gendered pattern of structural transformation." . #YouthAction #GenderinAg @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa.

@WorldBank 's Luc Christiaensen says that "Agrifood systems is a major employer in low income countries. But what do we mean by jobs? Is it the number of jobs or job quality? Who gets the benefits?" . #YouthAction @IFPRI @CGIAR.

@IFPRI @swomamo @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa @aruhweza @AGRA_Africa 's President @aruhweza adds that "Africa’s food systems need to align with ambitions of our youth. They are investing. We need to ensure their efforts are met with resources to enable them to thrive.". #YouthAction @IFPRI @CGIAR.

@IFPRI @swomamo @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa Building up on this @AGRA_Africa 's President @aruhweza says that "Africa stands at a critical crossroads with 60% of population under 25. At AGRA, We are working to increase 1.5 million jobs by 2030." . #YouthAction @IFPRI @CGIAR.

@IFPRI @swomamo @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa @IFPRI 's @swomamo adds that "inclusion starts by bring the youth to the table and helping them be part of the solution." . #YouthAction @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa.

@IFPRI 's @swomamo says that " while the youth bulge presents a significant challenge, it’s also offers an opportunity if harnessed well." . #YouthAction @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa.

@CGIAR @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa @CGIAR Chief Scientist Dr. Sandra Milach also adds that "for sustainable growth, creating jobs for youth is not just a development goal but an absolute necessity". #YouthAction @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa.

@CGIAR @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa "Young people face a severe lack of economic opportunities and access to resources like capital. Young women experience even greater lack of resources because of gender norms." - Dr. Sandra Milach @CGIAR Chief Scientist. #YouthAction @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa.

"Majority of Africa’s population are under 35 and this is a tremendous asset that can drive transformation." - Dr. Sandra Milach @CGIAR Chief Scientist. #YouthTransformation @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa.

🔔#HappeningNow: " The Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in #Africa "🔔 . Join @CGIARgender @IFPRI @AGRA_Africa in this event. 📺Watch #ifpriLIVE: . 🎫 🤝 💼 @CGIAR @ILRI @WorldBank @FoodSystems

📢 Happening tomorrow 15:00 EAT. 📌 The Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in #Africa. 💬 @aruhweza @swomamo @KibromAbay @heckertjessica1 @mashwachakka @ncdehaan @blackiesq.@EngMwende. 🎟️ @IFPRI @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa @ILRI @WorldBank @FoodSystems

Only 0️⃣ 1️⃣ day left before the close of early bird registration for the upcoming #AcceleratingEqualityinAg conference. Join other delegates as we discuss how we can accelerate progress on equality in food, land and water systems? .👉 @CGIAR @IWMI_

📣 💼🌍 Join @IFPRI, CGIAR Policy Innovations, @CGIARgender, and @AGRA_Africa for this virtual policy seminar next week. 📌 The Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in #Africa. 🗓️ July 15 from 15:00 to 17:00 EAT. 🎫 Register here: #YouthAction.

Systems and communities are only as resilient as the equity embedded within them. Read why in the face of growing climate crises, fragile governance and persistent gender inequalities, transformative and inclusive solutions are urgently needed: #GenderinAg.

As we approach #AcceleratingEqualityinAg conference, join this dynamic pre-conference webinar series exploring the latest evidence, intentional strategies, and inclusive solutions to promote equality in #foodsystems: #GenderinAg @CGIAR @AGRA_Africa

Coming up next week join @CGIARgender @IFPRI @CGIARPolicy @AGRA_Africa for our virtual policy seminar on “The Future of Youth Jobs in Agrifood Systems in Africa” . 📆 15 July 2025. ⏰ 15:00 - 17:00 EAT. Read more: #GenderinAg @CGIAR