Top Policy Lessons in Agriculture
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Washington, DC: World Bank
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In Africa, agriculture is vital for
employment and food security. Despite women contributing 40
percent of agricultural labor, they face barriers leading to
significant gender gaps in productivity. Closing these gaps
could unlock substantial economic gains, potentially
boosting Nigeria's GDP by up to US$8.1 billion. Factors
hindering female farmers include caregiving
responsibilities, limited access to resources, and social
norms. Impact evaluation evidence from the Africa Gender
Innovation Lab (GIL) points toward policy solutions that can
address many of these constraints and help female farmers
reach their full potential, ultimately contributing to the
broader economic development of the continent.
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AGRIBUSINESS, AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT, WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT, AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, GENDER, GENDER EQUALITY, SDG 5, AFRICA GENDER POLICY, GENDER INNOVATION LAB, WOMEN AND AGRICULTURE