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Suggested interview questions: Why and how youth can get involved in agriculture

October 26, 2026

Are youth in this area involved in agriculture? What proportion of youth are involved in agriculture? Is it common, or uncommon? What supports or programs exist to help youth get involved in agriculture or agribusiness? If youth in this area are commonly involved in agriculture: What aspects of crop and livestock production, or other food-related…

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Suggested interview questions: Succession planning and shared decision-making in family farming

October 26, 2026

1. Is succession planning a common practice for farmers in this region? How do farms typically pass from one farmer to another when a farmer dies or gets older? 2. How does a family typically decide who will take over the family farm? Are there cultural, religious, or other customs that influence or dictate who…

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Innovations in agriculture

August 10, 2026

This month we are celebrating innovations that are helping farmers and rural people to increase production and profits. Many of these stories particularly focus on women and youth, making them great resources to celebrate International Youth Day (Aug. 12) and the International Year of the Women Farmer (2026). Youth are important contributors to their communities,…

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Celebrating the International Year of Women Farmers

July 13, 2026

Women play essential roles in their families and communities, nurturing, caring, and feeding children, husbands, parents, siblings, and neighbours. Women also play essential roles across agrifood systems, producing, processing and selling the food that sustains families, communities and economies. Yet their contributions often go unrecognized, and persistent inequalities limit their access to resources, opportunities, and…

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Women in agrifood systems in Uganda

May 8, 2026

Introduction Agrifood systems are agricultural value chain activities of growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, distributing, trading, buying, preparing, eating food and disposing its waste. When discussing any aspect of the agrifood system, it is important to consider: gender division of labour; control over resources and assets, including income; decision-making power; time use and unpaid care…

Interview

Côte d’Ivoire: Women voice their views on reproductive health

May 4, 2026

SFX: CALL SIGNAL : HOST :                                               Today, we’re discussing the sexual and reproductive health of young girls in Côte d’Ivoire. Ruth Koffi will tell us how her family supported her when she started her period. This support profoundly affected her life and choices, and could inspire other young girls to develop a better understanding…

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Expanding access to information for people with disabilities

April 7, 2026

Dear broadcasting partners, Access to information for people with disabilities is essential to building inclusive, equitable societies and stronger communities. Yet, many individuals still face significant barriers in accessing clear, relevant, and timely information due to physical, sensory, cognitive, or communication challenges. In many cases, information is not designed with accessibility in mind, leaving important…

Interview

Denial of access to contraception in Mali

March 19, 2026

HOST: Hello and welcome to our program on the denial of resources or opportunities through the lens of sexual and reproductive health—a phenomenon rooted in traditional practices. To discuss this, we are joined by three guests. Marama Sangaré, 33, mother of two daughters, has been a victim of this practice and continues to face its…

Interview

Right to contraception in Mali

March 13, 2026

HOST:                                               Hello dear listeners, and welcome to our program. For several years, the government of Mali has been making efforts to provide access to information, adequate services, and the necessary products for contraception. Despite this work, which has been praised by health and human rights actors, the contraceptive prevalence rate remains unsatisfactory according to…

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Community perception: The right to choose one’s spouse

March 4, 2026

RISE OF THE MUSICAL INTRO, THEN FADE INTO THE NEXT SEGMENT   HOST:                                                Hello listeners, welcome to our program. Today, with our guests, we will talk about the community’s perception of the right to choose one’s spouse. They will discuss the causes and consequences of choosing a partner. We will also talk about the actions…