Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
About three-quarters of the world’s poor rely on agriculture and natural resources for food and livelihoods. More than 85% of the world’s 1.2 billion youth live in developing countries where meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities are limited – contributing to migration and political insecurity. Stable rural and urban development requires jobs for the growing number and proportion of young people in the coming decades. Mechanization in food systems presents both opportunities for productivity and employment risks for some. Growth in the rural economy will be dependent not only on increasing jobs in agriculture but also wealth accumulation to allow farm family members to find off-farm employment. The Blue Economy is an often overlooked but critical element of livelihoods and sustainability.
CGIAR and the Sustainable Development Goals
CGIAR research to improve livelihoods and reduce gender inequalities contributes strongly to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda, to address:
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News
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Asia's 'blue capital' can help alleviate hunger and poverty
WorldFish02.02.23-
Environmental health & biodiversity
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
An irony of the current global economic system is that it is depleting the very…
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Collaboration between IRRI, Nong Lam University, and JICA to reduce postharvest losses and increase rice quality in Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)20.01.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Nong Lam University, and Japan International Coope…
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Reaching, Benefitting, and Empowering Women – Meet Endrina, Fanny, Biria, and Edith
HarvestPlus18.01.23-
Gender equality
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The engagement of women and other vulnerable people to provide equitable improvements in health and…
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Tackling food insecurity & climate change risks in East Africa through climate finance: A multi-pronged approach
CGIAR Initiative on Climate Resilience16.01.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Photo: Evan Girvetz of the CGIAR Climate Resilience Initiative speaks at COP 27 in Egypt…
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CIP and IRRI collaborate on CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative workshop for potato crops in Africa
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)16.01.23-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The CGIAR Initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields held a workshop in…
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Rethinking Food Markets Initiative: Stakeholders Workshop in Nigeria
CGIAR Initiative on Rethinking Food Markets03.01.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
By Omobolanle Onilogbo The CGIAR Initiative on 'Rethinking Food Markets1 led by the International Fo…
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Events
Publications
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With and beyond sustainability certification: Exploring inclusive business and solidarity economy strategies in Peru and Switzerland
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)02.02.23-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Women in business: Chicken and seed dissemination in Ethiopia and Tanzania
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)02.02.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Toward the inclusion of environmental considerations in Livestock Master Plans
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)27.01.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Desk review report on agrobiodiversity, agroecology/nature-positive practices, and circular economy in Vietnam
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)27.01.23-
Environmental health & biodiversity
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Estudio de mercado de mecanismos financieros para el sector ganadero en Guatemala
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)27.01.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Characterization of bean seed producers, seed production and marketing in Eastern and Southern Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)27.01.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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