Women in Biofortification Sustainably Improving Nutrition and Economic Empowerment
More than 3.1 billion people around the world—mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America—simply can’t afford a diet of nourishing, diverse foods that provide enough essential vitamins and minerals. The women and children are most vulnerable among those. Women play a vital role in agri-food systems, but their working conditions and economic opportunities are impacted by gender inequalities. Simply, closing
Women in Biofortification Sustainably Improving Nutrition and Economic Empowerment
More than 3.1 billion people around the world—mostly in Africa, Asia, and Latin America—simply can’t afford a diet of nourishing, diverse foods that provide enough essential vitamins and minerals. The women and children are most vulnerable among those.
Women play a vital role in agri-food systems, but their working conditions and economic opportunities are impacted by gender inequalities. Simply, closing gender gaps in farm productivity and employment in agri-food systems will increase global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by $1 trillion and decrease food insecurity for 45 million people.