Food systems at all levels will be highly affected by the pandemic and women and men will be impacted differently. As such, what policy responses can Myanmar take to promote gender equality in the food system during this crisis? Learn more here.
Gender, crop diversification, and nutrition in Myanmar’s Dry Zone
Agriculture is a potential pathway to improved nutrition, and the need for investments that boost agricultural production, keep prices low, and increase incomes is undisputable. In Myanmar, development agencies are aiming to meet this need by improving irrigation infrastructure and enhancing the agricultural productivity and incomes of farmers
Myanmar women and agriculture: Insights on measuring empowerment
Women’s empowerment is high on the agenda of policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and other gender equality advocates. Yet, conceptualizing and measuring empowerment is a challenge. Thus, utilizing appropriate indicators is a necessary step when designing and evaluating policies and projects for women’s empowerment. Learn more here.
A gender-transformative response to COVID-19 in Myanmar
In this blog post, IFPRI researchers assess how the Government of Myanmar's responses to COVID-19 can pay explicit attention to gender discrepancies to avoid unintentional harm or aggravating existing gender inequalities. They also provide recommendations to ensure an effective COVID-19 response and offer scope for lasting gender-transformative change.