Improving Jobs and Income in Agriculture: AgriConnect Knowledge Products
Creating enough productive jobs is one of today’s most urgent challenges. Agriculture is a sector which already employs millions of people and has strong potential to absorb more—but only if it can become more efficient, profitable, and market-oriented.
The Institute for Economic Development is partnering with researchers and experts to leverage evidence to create better jobs in farming and agribusiness. These efforts align with AgriConnect, a World Bank Group initiative to transform smallholder farming, create jobs, and strengthen global food security.
New webinar: Scaling Agricultural Insurance
Agricultural insurance has the potential to help farmers manage risk, strengthen resilience to climate, and invest more confidently. Yet despite its promise, coverage remains limited in many countries. Join us to explore the role of agricultural insurance in supporting smallholder farmers and strengthening agrifood systems.
Key Resources
- Planet Lab Evidence Toolkit
- Masterclass: Designing Scalable Evidence-Based Solutions for Better Jobs in Agriculture
- E-Learning: Using Evidence to Improve Jobs and Income in Agriculture
AgriConnect Knowledge Series
The AgriConnect Knowledge Series is a monthly learning forum designed to bridge research and operations by bringing the latest evidence directly into the design and implementation of agriculture projects. Through focused, practitioner-oriented discussions, the series highlights what works, what scales, and where key evidence gaps remain—supporting teams to make more informed, impactful decisions.
Webinar 1: Upskilling Smallholder Farmers
How to design effective systems that support farmer learning and the adoption of new technologies? This webinar examines evidence on extension services, training methods, and peer learning that accelerate adoption.
Watch the Webinar | Slides | Infographics | Toolkit: Chapter 1
Webinar 2: Making Irrigation Deliver
Irrigation can dramatically increase farm productivity and climate resilience. Yet many irrigation investments deliver far below their potential due to low adoption and under-utilization. This episode explores opportunities for impact on irrigation.
Watch the Webinar | Slides | Infographics | Toolkit: Chapter 3
Webinar 3: Repurposing Subsidies
Agricultural subsidies can transform food systems. Yet $821 billion in annual support too often funds inefficient programs that crowd out private investment. This episode explores how to repurpose subsidies for greater impact.
Watch the Webinar | Slides | Infographics | Toolkit: Chapter 2
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