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Asia-Pacific women in research and extension: Advancing gender equality in innovation

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 18 p.

Author APAARI; APIRAS;

Publisher Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institution (APAARI) ; Asia-Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services Network (APIRAS) ;

Product type Document

Synopsis (short abstract) To celebrate the 2022 International Women’s Day, the Asia-Pacific Association of Agricultural Research Institutions (APAARI), in collaboration with the Asia- Pacific Islands Rural Advisory Services Network (APIRAS), identified six outstanding women, who have made significant contributions through innovation towards improved agri-food development in Asia-Pacific.

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