Susan Kaaria

Dr. Susan Kaaria is the Director of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), an organization dedicated to enhancing the role of women in agricultural research and policy across Africa. Under her leadership, AWARD has launched several initiatives aimed at empowering women and promoting gender-responsive policies in agrifood systems, recognizing that women play a crucial role in agricultural productivity and food security. Her commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable agricultural development is evident through programs like the Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program.