A significant new breakthrough in the measurement of women’s empowerment in developing countries is launched today. The “Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index” (WEAI) is the first measure to directly capture women’s empowerment and inclusion levels in the agricultural sector.
Press Release
Groundbreaking Index Launched to Empower Women and Fight Hunger
Summary Brochure
Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index
Case Study Profiles
- Aysha, Bangladesh
- Seema, Bangladesh
- Angela, Guatemala
- Maria, Guatemala
- Florence, Uganda
- Peace, Uganda
- Nadia, Bangladesh
- Naju, Bangladesh
- Ingrid, Guatemala
- Isabel, Guatemala
- Harriet, Uganda
- Lilian, Uganda
Video of launch of USAID’s new Gender Policy - includes remarks by Raj Shah, Administrator of USAID, on the WEAI