Policymakers, private sector and civil society representatives from across the African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) regions are to meet online for a webinar in May. The focus? Exploring how legal and policy reforms can enhance women’s freedoms and unlock greater economic opportunities for them and building stronger and more resilient economies for all.
This webinar is the culmination of a research project supported by the Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility and commissioned by its donors, the European Union, the Organization for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the British Council. The research was carried out by Intellera Consulting and its consortium partners.
The aim of the research was to assess how recent reforms in three ACP countries have translated into progress for women on the ground, asking the question: to what extent have these reforms advanced women’s (economic) empowerment in their context of reference?
Côte d’Ivoire: mind the gap!
Côte d’Ivoire has made major strides in setting up a legal framework supporting women’s economic empowerment and equality in the workplace. However, implementation has been constrained. Where longstanding gender norms are prevalent, shifting mindsets often proves more challenging than changing policy. How to change this?
Read the report in English and French here!
Rwanda: From Law to Land: A Promising Journey of Women’s Empowerment
Over the past 20 years, Rwanda has established a robust legal framework promoting women’s access to land and economic rights. While challenges to women’s land and economic rights persist, the reforms have proven impactful. What lessons can other countries learn from this experience?
Read the report here (in English)!
Different locations. Similar challenges.
This webinar provided stakeholders across the ACP region, international partners and development practitioners to discuss research findings and opportunities to continue advancing women’s economic empowerment.
Explore the Agenda HERE.
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The publication of this ICR Story, Executive Summary and associated reports were led by Intellera Consulting (contracted by GIZ). These were produced with the financial support of the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the British Council.
The ICR Facility is implemented GIZ, the British Council, Expertise France, and SNV. The contents of the publication are the sole responsibility of Intellera Consulting and do not necessarily reflect the views of the EU, OACPS, BMZ or the
other implementing partners.
