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About AWARD

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) envisions transformative change toward gender-responsive solutions that will catalyze lasting impact for equitable agri-food systems for women and men smallholders. We are investing in women’s leadership to foster equality in AR4D, equipping AR4D professionals to integrate gender in their work, strengthening institutions to adopt gender-responsive policies and practices, and impacting the enabling environment to enhance gender responsiveness.

Investing in individuals

We will continue plugging the leaky pipeline of women in AR4D by building a pool of capable, confident, and influential women leaders and strengthening the capacity of AR4D professionals to deliver innovations that respond to the needs and priorities of women and men in Africa’s agrifood systems.

Strengthening Institutions

We will enhance the capacity of regional, subregional and national AR4D institutions to integrate gender responsiveness in their policies and practices. AWARD’s alumni and country chapters will form integral components in the execution of the agenda under this pillar.

Influencing the Environment

We are revamping our approach to expand collaboration with actors at the continental, national, and institutional governance systems levels to cultivate a gender-responsive AR4D ecosystem and generate evidence to influence the wider AR4D policy agenda.

AWARD Training

We design customized learning experiences to strengthen the mentoring, leadership, and scientific research skills of agricultural researchers and other decision-makers.

Trends, Facts and Figures

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has established the Knowledge Hub to share facts, figures, and trends of its interventions. The Knowledge Hub facilitates stakeholders’ use and re-use of AWARD data, information, and experience in implementing its initiatives. It consolidates, integrates, and synthesizes our data, information, and knowledge into a comprehensive, reliable, and accessible body of knowledge