Gender Inequality Must Be Addressed for Our Work to Make a Lasting Difference

Mar 6, 2020 | Danny Harvey
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I started working in international development over 20 years ago. Very enthusiastic, I believed my knowledge and skills in agriculture would bring about real transformation for some of the most vulnerable communities in the world. I thought my approach to involve participants in developing their own solutions would translate into sustainable increases in agriculture production and improvements in managing natural resources. But I swiftly realised there were much larger issues at play than the quality of soil and type of seed planted.