This article published by National Update (Nigeria) wrote about a recent high-level dialogue on the CGIAR HER+ initiative in Abuja held on October 9, 2024, that aimed to address barriers women face in Nigeria’s agrifood sector.
The article quoted Jordan Kyle, lead for the HER+ Initiative’s voice work package, who highlighted the importance of integrating women’s perspectives into agricultural policies. “Women are differently affected by climate shocks. Solutions designed without women’s voices are unlikely to work effectively for them,” she said. Kyle stressed that transforming societal norms requires women to have a seat at the decision-making table.
“The dialogue served as a platform for stakeholders from government, civil society, and academia to collaborate on innovative approaches that recognize women as essential agents of change in agriculture. (…)
The event gathered a various range of stakeholders, including government representatives and researchers, to explore strategies for enhancing women’s influence in policy-making. A key focus was the Women Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) framework developed by CGIAR researchers, which aims to increase women’s policy influence. “In Nigeria, women are often excluded from governance institutions. WEAGov serves as a tool to identify entry points for increasing women’s policy influence,” Kyle noted.”
Punch (Nigeria) also reported on this high level event: Stakeholders seek enhanced women participation in agriculture