This seminar brings together perspectives from researchers, civil society, and development assistance in a discussion of the elements of a gender-sensitive covid-19 response. Speakers will share what they have learned from research on the food price crisis and earlier pandemics; experience and insights from grassroots organizations and NGOs in India and Kenya; and views of funding organizations.  They will also present an emerging gender research agenda to inform future programmatic and policy responses.

Opening Remarks

• John McDermott, Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)

Presenters

• Maureen Miruka, Director, Gender, Youth & Livelihoods, Food and Water Systems, CARE USA
• Reema Nanavaty, Director, Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)
• Agnes Quisumbing, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation)
• Claudia Ringler, Deputy Director, Environment and Production Technology Division, IFPRI (Presentation)
• Meredith Soule, Inclusive Development Division Chief, Bureau for Resilience and Food Security, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (Presentation)

Closing Remarks

• Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI

Moderator

• Laura Zseleczky, Program Manager, IFPRI