At the ICR Facility, women’s economic empowerment (WEE) is a core part of what we do.
The following one-pagers summarise our work and key lessons learned in four key areas:
Valuing and investing in the care economy
Women spend an average of 4.1 hours/day on unpaid care and domestic work, more than twice as much as men (1.7 hours). This unequal distribution of care work limits women's access to education, employment opportunities, and leadership roles, perpetuating gender inequalities. We explore how the care economy is an integral part of business environment reform.
Gender-based violence in workplaces and gender diversity management
Gender diversity and the proactive prevention of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) are essential for building healthy, productive, and competitive organisations. The ICR Facility is proud of have supported ACP countries adopt key protocols and conduct audits to address GBVH.
Unlocking finance for women entrepreneurs
The ICR Facility works to create more inclusive financial ecosystems by partnering with government institutions and development finance institutions (DFIs) to drive systemic change.
Expanding market access through gender-responsive public procurement
Women own one-third of businesses globally, yet they receive only 1% of the trillions of dollars spent annually on public procurement. Gender-Responsive Public Procurement (GRPP) aims to change that. By integrating gender considerations into how governments purchase goods, works, and services, GRPP ensures women-owned businesses have fair and equitable access to public contracts – unlocking a powerful lever for women’s economic empowerment.
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