It’s becoming increasingly clear that gender equity is crucial across every stage of the supply chain for the products we consume. But how can it be achieved?

There are numerous projects and initiatives seeking to make the world’s favorite commodities more sustainable and equitable. For every step between, say, a coffee plant being raised in Ethiopia to a cappuccino being served in New York, some important questions must be raised: Are women not only being asked to participate in making decisions but also supported in actively doing so? Is proper training being provided to everyone where needed? Are earnings and benefits shared equally across genders?

In this episode, originally aired in September 2022 and produced in collaboration with our partners at the Food Systems, Land Use and Restoration Impact Program of the World Bank (FOLUR), we’ve invited Patti Kristjanson, a scientific expert on gender and agriculture, and Constance Okollet, a Ugandan farmer who’s led numerous women’s empowerment initiatives, to discuss pathways toward more equitable commodity supply chains.