What role does gender equality play in shaping food systems and nutrition policies? In this episode, Eileen Nchanji, gender specialist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture, explains that integrating gender is just a starting point—real progress requires measurable outcomes to track gender impacts. She highlights how gender-focused funding often falls short, focusing on awareness about nutrition without empowering women to lead, make decisions, and influence policy. Eileen also emphasises the importance of engaging youth in promoting healthy nutrition and addressing the limitations of one-size-fits-all nutrition policies. She stresses the need to involve diverse stakeholders—from local communities to government sectors—to ensure policies meet the needs of those most affected.
This episode is in collaboration with the CGIAR Gender Impact Platform.
