This speech summarizes the progress made towards gender equality and women's empowerment in Africa since the Beijing Declaration in 1995, recognizes the work still to be done, and calls the ministers, governments, and institutions to action. Key points include:
1) Much has been achieved in the past 20 years, but gender equality is still not a reality and more work remains to be done through implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action.
2) Africa is at a tipping point and those present must ensure the Addis Ababa Declaration accelerates progress towards transformational change for women and girls.
3) Gender must be fully integrated into development agendas and efforts to ensure Africa's growth is inclusive and benefits all citizens.
Power of partnership conference: Poster: Poverty alleviation and women refuge...The Impact Initiative
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This presentation is a piece developed and presented by the Programme Officer of the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), Natalie Ernst. It presents the role the various areas of intervention of agricultural extension and advisory services, how and where youth can engage in this field to become professionals and as well, notions about GFRAS and how it supports networks to better advocate for the inclusion of Rural Advisory Services in and across the agricultural value chain for a sustainable agricultural and rural development. Read and share.
Power of partnership conference: Poster: Poverty alleviation and women refuge...The Impact Initiative
Power of partnership conference: Poster: Poverty alleviation and women refugees in the Middle East: Empowerment through grassroots micro-entrepreneurship?
This presentation is a piece developed and presented by the Programme Officer of the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), Natalie Ernst. It presents the role the various areas of intervention of agricultural extension and advisory services, how and where youth can engage in this field to become professionals and as well, notions about GFRAS and how it supports networks to better advocate for the inclusion of Rural Advisory Services in and across the agricultural value chain for a sustainable agricultural and rural development. Read and share.
YouthhubAfrica 2018 Report- YHA is a youth-focused organisation that provides learning platforms and connects young people to resources & opportunities.
Solutions for the developing world will come from the developing worldMary Maier
This presentation looks at the problem of youth unemployment and lack of education, particularly amongst girls, in Africa. This problem will need to be addressed in order for African countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The Silent Rise of The Female Driven Economy 2017 Danielle Kayembe
Coded Patriarchy, Women Centered Innovation and the Female Driven Economy.
Women represent the largest disruptive force in business – and the business world is unprepared. Currently women are the largest unserved market in business as a result of coded patriarchy - the assumption of male as default and exclusion of female perspectives in nearly every domain. This has led to an echo chamber in the business environment that has created the largest unaddressed market in business. This market has been largely ignored for decades by the mostly male-led companies and investment teams who function as gatekeepers to capital, and are unable to see opportunities outside of their lived experiences. With the success of companies like The Honest Company and Thinx, we’re seeing the rise of women-centered innovation: products and services designed for women by women, based on the pain points women experience in daily life. The existing ecosystem of companies and funds is unprepared to understand this massive opportunity, much less identify, invest in and nurture this next generation of companies.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Women in Business: Policies to support women entrepreneurship development in ...OECDglobal
Presented at the July 2012 Meeting of the OECD-MENA Initiative's Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
APRM Country Review Report - South Africa 2007Dr Lendy Spires
As indicated in the report, the transformation that South Africa has undergone since its democratic transition in 1994 is nothing short of a miracle. The democratically elected governments led by the African National Congress (ANC) have managed to create a stable and peaceful plotical regime with an exemplary record of civil liberties and political freedoms. Economic policy has been conducted in an equally exemplary manner, with South Africa tunring iteself into one of the two emerging markets in Africa. The main challenge ahead consists of sustaining the momentum of the peer-review process through the successful implementation of the Programme of Action arising from the exercise. The Forum will maintain sustained interest in the implementation process and receive Annual Progess Reports thereon.
YouthhubAfrica 2018 Report- YHA is a youth-focused organisation that provides learning platforms and connects young people to resources & opportunities.
Solutions for the developing world will come from the developing worldMary Maier
This presentation looks at the problem of youth unemployment and lack of education, particularly amongst girls, in Africa. This problem will need to be addressed in order for African countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
The Silent Rise of The Female Driven Economy 2017 Danielle Kayembe
Coded Patriarchy, Women Centered Innovation and the Female Driven Economy.
Women represent the largest disruptive force in business – and the business world is unprepared. Currently women are the largest unserved market in business as a result of coded patriarchy - the assumption of male as default and exclusion of female perspectives in nearly every domain. This has led to an echo chamber in the business environment that has created the largest unaddressed market in business. This market has been largely ignored for decades by the mostly male-led companies and investment teams who function as gatekeepers to capital, and are unable to see opportunities outside of their lived experiences. With the success of companies like The Honest Company and Thinx, we’re seeing the rise of women-centered innovation: products and services designed for women by women, based on the pain points women experience in daily life. The existing ecosystem of companies and funds is unprepared to understand this massive opportunity, much less identify, invest in and nurture this next generation of companies.
The DARE Conference is a two-day conference organised by YouthHubAfrica which seeks to bring together over 500 young Africans under the theme: 'Expanding Margins' to discuss and benefit from the practical experience of other youth speakers and artists who will share personal life experiences, success stories as well as their vision regarding an end to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against women and girls in Nigeria and Africa at large.
Women in Business: Policies to support women entrepreneurship development in ...OECDglobal
Presented at the July 2012 Meeting of the OECD-MENA Initiative's Working Group on SME Policy, Entrepreneurship and Human Capital Development http://www.oecd.org/mena/investment
APRM Country Review Report - South Africa 2007Dr Lendy Spires
As indicated in the report, the transformation that South Africa has undergone since its democratic transition in 1994 is nothing short of a miracle. The democratically elected governments led by the African National Congress (ANC) have managed to create a stable and peaceful plotical regime with an exemplary record of civil liberties and political freedoms. Economic policy has been conducted in an equally exemplary manner, with South Africa tunring iteself into one of the two emerging markets in Africa. The main challenge ahead consists of sustaining the momentum of the peer-review process through the successful implementation of the Programme of Action arising from the exercise. The Forum will maintain sustained interest in the implementation process and receive Annual Progess Reports thereon.
Africa is home to entrepreneurs who are spurring the continent's growth in unique and dynamic ways. More: http://knlg.net/1QJ426P
Knowledge@Wharton recently joined Katherine Klein, Wharton management professor and vice dean for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, and Nick Ashburn, the Initiative’s director of emerging markets, at the African Leadership Network’s 2015 annual gathering where they interviewed 18 entrepreneurs and executives who are leading, launching, scaling and supporting businesses across the continent.
This inaugural African Youth Report provides an in-depth perspective on youth issues in Africa. It builds on recent African initiatives, in particular the Fifth African Development Forum on “Youth and leadership in the twenty-first century” which was organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Africa Union together with other partners. The resulting Consensus Statement, adopted by a wide range of stakeholders, calls on African governments, partners and young people to take action that will promote not only youth development, but broader economic and social development, and hence, progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
MAKING THE VOICES OF AFRICAN WOMEN AND GIRLS COUNTEreluBisiFayemi
WOMEN AND GIRLS LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE, AUGUST 18TH-19TH 2021
KEY NOTE ADDRESS BY HE BISI ADELEYE-FAYEMI
CO-FOUNDER, AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FUND AND 1ST LADY OF EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
The farming project dubbed Kilimo Bora Kwa kina Mama Project (Food crop cultivation for Women) was designed to provide an alternative source of income for the widows in Homa-bay district far from the fish mongering business that is rampant in the area due to its proximity to the lake Victoria, which is largely responsible for the high HIV/AIDS prevalence rates amongst the women, most of whom are widows in the district.
More at: www.cepacet.org
Catalogue of exhibitors on socio economic empowerment of women in africaDr. Jack Onyisi Abebe
UN Women in collaboration with Timeless Conference organized a Market Place at the Timeless Conference 2016. This booklet is a collation of case studies, good practices and innovations by diverse organizations/ agencies demonstrating good practices in operationalizing normative framework on Women’s Socio-Economic Empowerment. The initiatives documented form part of the Market Place at the Timeless Conference and are innovative and cutting edge examples of interventions/ programmes that could be replicated elsewhere and scaled up for impact to increase socio-economic impacts on women and girls in Africa. They demonstrate evidence on how organizations/ agencies work on women’s socio-economic empowerment and have contributed to improving women’s social and economic empowerment in Africa. The main purpose of the market place is to create a culture of innovative business models and initiatives that guarantee wealth and job creation while implementing ideas that create socio-economic transformation in the lives of women in Africa. - See more at: http://africa.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2016/02/innovative-market-place-on-womens-socio-economic-empowerment-in-africa#sthash.bLmtbqTB.dpuf
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Monitoring Health for the SDGs - Global Health Statistics 2024 - WHOChristina Parmionova
The 2024 World Health Statistics edition reviews more than 50 health-related indicators from the Sustainable Development Goals and WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work. It also highlights the findings from the Global health estimates 2021, notably the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on life expectancy and healthy life expectancy.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
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ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
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2. It is by no accident or coincidence that at this timewe have come
together, not only to reflect on the previous 20 years, but to also
lookatthe road ahead. Much has been achieved, but there is even
more to be done;and it is being done with the African women at home
and the African Union Commission. We need totake advantage of this
opportunity to make the difference and make the prayer titled “Letter
to my unborn Child”as presented by Nebila Abdulmelik of FEMNET,
we heard this morning,a reality for each and every African girl, African
Child and African man and woman.
There must be a difference in the way we do business andthat that
difference is withina global setting. Weare gathered here today
recognizing that Africa is at a tipping point. And all of us who have
the privilege of beingin this room, must ensure that when we leave
this meeting, the Addis Ababa Declaration must contribute to the
acceleration of the implementation of the Beijing Platform of Action
towards transformational change for women and girls. And this
should not be a mere dream.
While we are here, we have the obligation, and responsibility, to make
this a reality. We have to do it, because we are carrying it for all those
who are not in this room, or at this occasion.
I come here today with the words of Dr. Donald Kaberuka, the
President of the African Development Bank: “Gender is not an
annex.” Since it is not an annex, it should be part and parcel of the
developmental agenda, and especially the development landscape in
Africa. The narrative of Africa of the recent decades has been that of
great optimism and great prospects. We have heard of the image of
Africa rising and there has been questions around this such as“Is
Africa rising with all its citizens?”“Are all the people and citizens
rising together?”“Are we ensuring that Africa’s prosperity and growth
story is indeed inclusive of the interest of both women and men?”
We believe that this is a fact; that there is inclusive growth and
therefore, the tide is turning. But we note that we are not at the tipping
point yet and together we should work to reach the point. We know
that gender equality is still evasive in many sectors much as women
have been active participants toa certain degree. Their full potential
through their full involvement is yet to be reached. Gone is the time
wherethey are passive actors.
3. So what has to be done! The rights of women has been clearly spelt
out through a global framework. The twelve critical areas have been
captured in the Beijing Plan of Action.
In1994, at the 5th Regional Conference on Women, held in Dakar,
Senegal; we drew up the Africa platform with the participation of
African governments. The Regional perspective, and position, to
Beijing was clearly articulated.
Thereafter, it was – and is – the responsibility ofAfrican countries to
produce reports andmonitor progress in the implementation of the
platform of action. The questionscould be asked through an inter-
generational lens: have we monitored our progress as closely as we
should have? Whether we have put inplace an accountability
mechanism acrossall sectors of the society?This would entail
tracking accountability by Heads of States; governments; the African
Development Bank; civil society and the private sector. Looking at
what has transpired so far, we can say that this has not been done as
rigorously as required.
We should all beactivists forchange. Activists determined to attain the
“tipping point” for the change we want to see! We must monitor the
achievement of the intended outcomes of the identified actions.
As per the demand of African Member States, a small initial fund for
women’s economic empowerment, the African Women in Business
Fund was established in the African Development Bank in June 2000.
An initial amount USD 10 million was committed to serve as
guarantees and seed funding for women’s entrepreneurship.
Separately, within the Bank we have framed our policies and focus of
operations to mainstream Gender Equality across our work.
As we engage with the practical realities of the 50 plus per cent
women and girlswhose story ending is still being written, we need to
ensure that resources are available for the transformational change. It
can be done and will be done!
Africa is rallying behind the Ebola cause,standing by the women, and
men, who are at the face of it.The Bank, along with the women of the
Mano River Union, are engaging withthe social and economic impact
4. of Ebola on women. This forms part of the “fight back” and
“rebuilding” of their livelihoods.
More still, the Heads of the three Pan African institutions – UNECA,
AfDB and AUC had met in early November, this year, to explore the
engagement of the private sectorin responding to the Ebola. An initial
pledge of USD 28 million was harnessed, with an outlook for
additional contributions through users of the major mobileoperators
on the continent. The participation of all Africans in the cause, with a
minimum of one dollar contribution per prescriber is expected to
bring about USD 300 million dollars. We must not forget the women in
this initiative.
Now, a challenge to the Ministers of Gender and Women’s Affairs.
You are influential and must be strategic in targetingkey drivers of
growth which include infrastructure among others.
Ministers, you need to re-position yourselves to serve as catalysts for
change. For example, how can women be involved inconstruction,
and investments into the large projects (energy, water, ICTs, etc).
Women must be seen as business owners and ensure job creation.
Women, therefore, should be part of productive sectors and global
value chains.We need to see women from the seed planting to the
global markets in the agriculture sector. The Bank, the UNECA and
AUC will support this agenda. We must leave no one behind!
Thank you.