From: https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/parry-k

Circular Food System project: Theme Leader for Equity & Inclusion
ANU College of Science
E: Karen.Parry@anu.edu.au

I have recently completed my PhD entitled ‘Loosening the ties that bind: institutional analysis of young people’s livelihoods on smallholder irrigation schemes in Zimbabwe’. My research was linked to an ACIAR-funded project ‘Transforming irrigation in southern Africa’ (TISA), which I particpated in as a part-time research assistant. TISA has transitioned into a new project focusing on introducing circular food systems to smallholder irrigation schemes in Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. My role in this new project is Theme Leader for Equity & Inclusion, and actiities include coordinating gender, youth and inclusion analysis to inform project implementation and support research on changes arising from inclusive design. This postdoctoral position will allow me to also scope additional research, and I anticpate a focus on young people’s perspectives on what constitutes an attractive livelihood around smallholder irrigation schemes and their engagement in local savings and loans groups. I am fortunate that my role requires me to make research trips to southern Africa on a regular basis.