Publications
The status of women in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa
04/2026
This report provides the latest data, policy highlights and recommendations for policy- and decision-makers about gender in agrifood systems in sub-Saharan Africa. It reviews and analyses women’s opportunities and constraints in economic and social processes in sub-Saharan Africa, while taking stock and assessing progress made in closing a series of gender gaps.
Commit to Grow Equality: Investing in the future of women in agrifood systems – Progress report 2025
03/2025
This first progress report, published one year after the launch of FAO’s Commit to Grow Equality (CGE) initiative, presents an overview of the initiative and highlights 17 commitments made by CGE partners to advance gender equality and women's empowerment in agrifood systems.
Commit to Grow Equality: Commitments Matrix
03/2024
This Commitments Matrix presents macro commitments and a series of thematic commitments, divided into five sub-categories and targeting three different stakeholder categories, available for stakeholders to associate with. The Matrix is available in English, French and Spanish.
The status of women in agrifood systems
04/2023
The status of women in agrifood systems report uses extensive new data and analyses to provide a comprehensive picture of women’s participation, benefits, and challenges they face working in agrifood systems globally. The report shows how increasing women’s empowerment and gender equality in agrifood systems enhances women’s well-being and the well-being of their households, creating opportunities for economic growth, greater incomes, productivity and resilience.
Governance documents
CGE Governance, Partnership and Operational Framework
01/2026
This document outlines the governance, partnership and operational framework of FAO's Commit to Grow Equality initiative.