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African Development Bank Group in Fresh $16 Million Funding for Youth, Women in the Gambia’s Agriculture
AfDB has okayed $16 million to power The Gambia’s Agriculture and Food Security Project, aimed at enhancing food security and the incomes of vulnerable populations.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- food security, supply chains, youth
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Report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap
New study shows how the effects of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- Global
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Financial Toll of Climate Crisis Hitting Women Harder, UN Says
Rural households led by women lose about 8% more income to heat stress than male-led families, data shows.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Global
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- climate change, housing, research
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Viewpoint: Let’s Recognize Women’s Role in Agriculture – And Invest in It
While addressing visible gender gaps is crucial, efforts to promote the voice and leadership of women, and tackle the root causes of gender-based inequalities, are equally important for ensuring long-term results.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Investing in Women Can Accelerate Progress for Malawi’s Resilient Food Systems
The agri-food sector, contributing 22% to Malawi's GDP, 64% of the labor force, and 80% of export earnings, is the backbone of the nation's economy.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mirova Invests $8.5 Million in “Sustainable” Macadamia Farming in Kenya and Tanzania
In the two East African countries, Pajoma aims to manage 6,200 hectares of land “according to demanding sustainability criteria.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda Launches $62.89 Million Project to Boost Smallholders’ Agri-Exports
Additionally, the project targets youth by ensuring access to wage employment and fostering leadership development.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Democratic Democratic Republic of Congo: African Development Bank to Lend $117 Million to Support Agricultural Transformation
The project will make it possible to carry out a feasibility study on establishing a one-stop shop for issuing permits and licenses for climate-smart agricultural investments.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa