Rural areas often seem left behind in the global development success story. Rural areas today concentrate almost 80% of the world’s extreme poor, high levels of female illiteracy, and the vast majority of people not covered by broadband-capable networks. About one third of total land is degraded and about third of the world’s largest aquifers are being depleted. At the same time, growth in agricultural value chains, land use and other economic rights for women, forest and land restoration, climate-smart agriculture and digital platforms promise a brighter future for the 45% of the world’s population that still lives in rural areas. This event will showcase development solutions that overcome rural hurdles of distance, disempowerment, degradation and climate vulnerability to promote greater economic inclusion and resilience. Prepare to be inspired by entrepreneurs, educators, farmers and policy makers who fight against rural pessimism and demand that we pay attention to a critically underserved population.
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