Apply Now For The WFF Youth Innovation Lab Transformative Research Challenge 2025
Apply Now For The WFF Youth Innovation Lab Transformative Research Challenge 2025.
Apply Now For The WFF Youth Innovation Lab Transformative Research Challenge 2025
WFF Youth Innovation Lab Transformative Research Challenge 2025
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Topic: Gender Mainstreaming in the Eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
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Year: 2025
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Co-host: FAO PPR-GEP Secretariat
Disease Background
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PPR is a highly contagious disease affecting small ruminants.
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It causes significant socio-economic impacts, with annual losses up to USD 2.1 billion across nearly 70 countries.
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Women, who constitute 60% of low-income livestock keepers, face barriers in accessing veterinary services, training, and resources, hindering PPR eradication efforts.
Prize Objective
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Empower young researchers to develop gender-responsive solutions to combat PPR.
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Address challenges faced by women in livestock systems.
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Analyze the impact of gender norms on disease control.
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Inform gender-responsive policies for PPR control and women’s economic empowerment.
Research Topics of Interest
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Integrating gender and biodiversity into livestock and climate policies.
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Conducting gender/youth sex-segregated analyses of the livestock sector.
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Modelling PPRV reproductive rates for optimal vaccine use.
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Understanding the role of wildlife in PPRV spread.
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Validating PPR diagnostic tests using wildlife samples.
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Epidemiological and serological studies on PPR.
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Socio-economic impact of PPR, with a focus on gender and youth.
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Participatory methods to investigate PPR occurrence and transmission.
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Research on other priority small ruminant diseases.
Prize Details
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Application Deadline: 9 May 2025
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Research Funding: Winning teams receive up to USD 8,000. The overall winner gets an additional USD 10,000.
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Global Visibility: Finalists are showcased on the WFF website and social media.
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Networking Opportunities: Connection with global leaders, experts, and UN representatives.
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FAO Headquarters Invitation: Finalists present at the TRC Finals in Rome in October 2025.
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Post-Awards Support: Access to the WFF Youth Food Lab incubator programme and further research development support.
Benefits for Young Researchers
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Dedicated space on the PPR Global Eradication Programme webpage.
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Opportunity to join a global platform for showcasing innovative research ideas.
