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Poverty
CGIAR science has lifted millions out of poverty over the past half-century. But these gains are now reversing due to conflict, climate change, COVID-19 and other threats and disruptions. Rural and agricultural areas are disproportionately affected – meaning that those who grow the world’s food are often the least able to meet their own needs.
Transforming our food systems means supporting the jobs, livelihoods and wellbeing of people at every stage of our agri-food value chains – especially small-scale farmers and producers – sharing benefits more equally, and ending hunger and poverty for all.
The CGIAR Poverty, Livelihoods and Jobs Impact Platform coordinates research and innovation that aim to contribute to global targets to:
- Lift at least 500 million people living in rural areas above the extreme poverty line of US$1.90 per day.
- Reduce by at least half the proportion of men, women, and children of all ages living in poverty in all its dimensions according to national definitions.
Through CGIAR’s new portfolio of Initiatives, efforts are being channeled through policy research and engagement for greater inclusion, solutions for climate resilience and environmental sustainability with a focus on women and youth, as well as improved crop varieties and livestock breeds to drive higher and more stable incomes.
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