Fermented food for life (CIFSRF Phase 2)
In eastern and southern Africa, most yogurt production is carried out by industries using large-scale fermentation technologies to target urban consumers.
In eastern and southern Africa, most yogurt production is carried out by industries using large-scale fermentation technologies to target urban consumers.
India and Sri Lanka produce an abundance of vegetables and tropical fruits, but post-harvest losses are between 35 and 40%, valued at about $800 million annually.
This project aims to develop policy guidelines and training material on how to promote women's well-being and economic growth. The project team will review the literature on how women's economic empowerment and economic growth interact.
Access to farm inputs is difficult for most small farmers across sub-Saharan Africa. The region has poorly developed distribution and retail networks. Quality control is weak.
The Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) research program is a collaborative initiative involving IDRC, the United Kingdom's Department for International Development, and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.