Our evidence explainers are short, accessible summaries of notable gender research fit for fast consumption. Each explainer presents recommendations, implications and conclusions of use to development practitioners, policy-makers, researchers and others working with gender in food systems. Gaps in evidence, possible weaknesses and new areas to be investigated in future research are also highlighted.
Explore our growing series of evidence explainers below.
Evidence explainers




Publication highlights

Report / Factsheet
Supporting women farmers in a changing climate: five policy lessons
Scientific Publication
Woman in agriculture, and climate risks: hotspots for development
Scientific Publication
Closing the Gender Gap in Agriculture


Book / Monograph
Masculinities in Forests
Book / Monograph
Gender and social targeting in plant breeding


Scientific Publication
Gender and Farmer Preferences for Varietal Traits: Evidence and Issues for Crop Improvement
Scientific Publication
Women in agriculture: Four myths


Scientific Publication
Women's participation in forest management: A cross-country analysis
Scientific Publication