Farms. Food. Future.
Farms. Food. Future.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity
37 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and co-founder of Project Dandelion
Kiran Bisht, Rural Enterprise Acceleration Project (REAP) participant, India
Jenice Achieng, business owner and YPARD Country Representative, Kenya and Moreen Nyakato, CEO of Greeco Organic Farm, Uganda
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Rural women are the innovators, leaders and changemakers at the core of our planet’s food systems. That’s why supporting them is essential to building a sustainable future.

In honour of the International Day of Rural Women, we’re celebrating their vital contributions. Join us as we explore how empowering women through training, access to resources and leadership opportunities leads to stronger rural communities and measurable improvements in income, food security and resilience. This episode continues our collaboration with the Global Donor Platform for Rural Development.

Find out more: Why investing in rural women is a trillion-dollar opportunity - Episode 93