Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
About three-quarters of the world’s poor rely on agriculture and natural resources for food and livelihoods. More than 85% of the world’s 1.2 billion youth live in developing countries where meaningful employment and entrepreneurial opportunities are limited – contributing to migration and political insecurity. Stable rural and urban development requires jobs for the growing number and proportion of young people in the coming decades. Mechanization in food systems presents both opportunities for productivity and employment risks for some. Growth in the rural economy will be dependent not only on increasing jobs in agriculture but also wealth accumulation to allow farm family members to find off-farm employment. The Blue Economy is an often overlooked but critical element of livelihoods and sustainability.
CGIAR and the Sustainable Development Goals
CGIAR research to improve livelihoods and reduce gender inequalities contributes strongly to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and targets for the 2030 agenda, to address:
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News
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PABRA and Rwanda’s Agriculture Ministry chart new path for bean value chain transformation at ACAT Conference
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)30.06.25-
Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
As Rwanda continues efforts towards eradicating malnutrition, the bean crop continues to be a symbol…
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Harnessing digital tools in securing soil health for Africa’s food future
Sehlule Muzata27.06.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health
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Nutrition, health & food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Nairobi, 27 June 2025 (IITA) - As it marks its first anniversary, the Regional Hub…
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Harnessing digital tools in securing soil health for Africa’s food future
Sustainable Farming Science Program27.06.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Environmental health
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Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Nairobi, 27 June 2025 (IITA) - As it marks its first anniversary, the Regional Hub…
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From Demonstration to Scaling for Impact: Driving Food Systems Transformation through Innovation in Malawi.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)25.06.25-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
By Greenwell Matchaya, Mahlatse Nkosi and Nora Hanke-Louw The CGIAR delegation recently took part in…
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Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros
AfricaRice23.06.25-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
In the Union of the Comoros, agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods—but food insecurity…
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IRRI-ADB forum spotlights science, investment, and partnerships for global food system transformation
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)23.06.25-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
Bold investments, strategic partnerships, and scalable solutions were at the forefront of the discus…
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Events
Publications
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Needs assessment to enhance public-private partnerships in smallholder irrigation development and management in Ethiopia
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)09.07.25-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Rethinking delivery modalities in conflict-affected settings: Why beneficiaries in Sudan prefer digital transfers
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)02.07.25-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Building gender considerations into livestock breeding in low- and middle-income countries
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)30.06.25-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Disentangling community-based resource governance through knowledge systems mapping: insights from Community Fish Refuges in rural Cambodia
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)12.06.25-
Food security
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Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Comparative genomics reveals common diversity and adaptation to harsh environments in the Arabian Peninsula indigenous chickens
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)09.06.25-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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Genomic insights into the indigenous African cereal tef
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)28.05.25-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
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