Pakistan has high rates of child undernutrition (both stunting and wasting). The country’s agricultural sector is a source of livelihood for over 40 per cent of the workforce. The LANSA Evidence Review for Pakistan1 found that there had been steady feminisation of the agricultural workforce as men moved out of the sector and women remained.
Research Briefs
Women Agricultural Workers and Nutrition in Pakistan
Published Date : Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Agriculture and Nutrition in Pakistan – Pathways and Disconnects
Published Date : Monday, October 3, 2016Exploring possible links between agricultural growth and nutrition improvement in the country reveals that land, gender relations, individual behaviour and preferences, as well as political priorities and organisational effectiveness, act as disconnects between agriculture and nutrition. These areas represent both opportunities and challenges for improving nutrition outcomes. This has important implications for existing policy and programmes that address issues such as labour arrangements,...
