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Evaluation of UN Women’s Work on the Care Economy in East and Southern Africa 

A regional study of gender equality observatories in West and Central Africa, carried out by Claudy Vouhé for UN Women

Sources: UN Women

This regional study offers an inventory and analysis of the legal framework of gender observatories, their attributions, functions and missions. It is based on exchanges with 21 countries, in particular the eleven countries that have created observatories. It compares the internal organisation and budgets of the observatories between countries, looks at operational practices, in particular the degree of involvement in the collection and use of data, and identifies obstacles and good practices in terms of influencing pro-gender equality public policies. Finally, the study draws up a list of strategic recommendations intended for observatories, supervisory bodies and technical and financial partners.

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An analysis of the “soft life” conversation as it emerges on social media, unpacking how aspirations for ease and rest intersect with broader socio-economic structures, gendered labour expectations, and notions of dignity and justice

Tara Prasad Gnyawali Article - 2025

This article focused on the story of community living in a wildlife corridor that links India and Nepal, namely the Khata Corridor, which bridges Bardiya National Park of Nepal and Katarnia Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh, India.
This article revealed how the wildlife mobility in the corridor affects community livelihoods, mobility, and social inclusion, with a sense of differential impacts on farming and marginalised communities.

Lesedi Senamele Matlala - Recent Article in Evaluation Journal, 2025

Vacancies

Vacancy | GxD hub, LEAD/IFMR | Research Manager

Hiring a Research Manager to join us at the Gender x Digital (GxD) Hub at LEAD at Krea University, Delhi.

As a Research Manager, you will lead and shape rigorous evidence generation at the intersection of gender, AI, and digital systems, informing more inclusive digital policies and platforms in India. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys geeking out over measurement challenges, causal questions, and the nuances of designing evaluations that answer what works, for whom, and why. We welcome applications from researchers with strong mixed-methods expertise, experience designing theory or experiment based evaluations, and a deep commitment to gender equality and digital inclusion.

Must-haves:
• 4+ years of experience in evaluation and applied research
• Ability to manage data quality, lead statistical analysis, and translate findings into clear, compelling reports and briefs
• Strong interest in gender equality, livelihoods, and digital inclusion
• Comfort with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment, as the ecosystem evolves and pivots to new areas of inquiry
📍 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gcBpjtHy

📆 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
So sooner you apply the better!

Use of Outcome Mapping to Understand Empowerement

Event Details

Use of Outcome Mapping to Understand Empowerement

Time: October 23, 2014 from 9am to 10:30am
Location: Webinar-9-10:30am (EDT/ GMT-4)
Event Type: webinar
Organized By: Care Canada & CARE’s working group on Impact Measurement for Gender and Women’s Empowerment
Latest Activity: Oct 23, 2014

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Event Description

When: Oct.23rd 9-10:30am (EDT/ GMT-4) 
Where: WebEx (See details below) / Atlanta Sahara Conference Room 

CARE’s approach to women’s empowerment and gender equality recognizes the importance of challenging the roots of gender inequality and intervening to the intra-household level, and deliberately addressing social norms, in part through the engagement of men and community leaders. While CARE has a number of promising tools for engaging communities around gender dialogues, monitoring for changes in intra-household dynamics or in gender norms at the community level during implementation is notoriously difficult. Changes in power relations are dynamic and not straightforward. Skills, assets, and economic engagement are recognized as catalysts for women’s empowerment, but they do not always translate directly into greater bargaining power within the household or the community. Programs may also have unintended outcomes—both positive and negative—or associated repercussions (such as increased violence), for which it is crucial to monitor. On the other hand, awareness-raising may lead to changes in attitudes about gender norms (such as tolerance of violence); but surveys of attitudes do not necessarily capture the extent to which people’s actual behaviors and practices are changing. 

Outcome Mapping is a qualitative methodology that puts people at the center. This presentation discusses the OM approach, and how Pathways applied the methodology for a richer understanding of the “mini-indicators” of behavior change toward empowerment. 

Register at https://care.webex.com/mw0401l/mywebex/default.do?service=1&siteurl=care&nomenu=true&main_url=%2Fmc0901l%2Fe.do%3Fsiteurl%3Dcare%26AT%3DMI%26EventID%3D345495157%26UID%3D0%26Host%3D99f99905182d031f07%26RG%3D1%26FrameSet%3D2

Presentation Outline: 
Introduction – Nidal Karim [IMGWE Host] 
OM – overview of the methodology and approach [Kaia Ambrose, MEL Advisor, CARE Canada and Outcome Mapping Learning Community steward] 
Pathways MTR objectives and design [Pranati Mohanraj, Pathways Technical Advisor, MLE & Emily Hillenbrand, Technical Advisor for Gender and Livelihoods] 
Pathways Mali [Mamadou Coulibaly, Pathways Program Manager] 
Pathways Tanzania [Christina John, Pathways Business Development Advisor] 
Pathways Malawi [Lillian Mpama, Pathways M&E Officer] 
Summary of lessons learned from Pathways MTR [Pranati Mohanraj, Pathways Technical Advisor, MLE & Emily Hillenbrand, Technical Advisor for Gender and Livelihoods] 
Thoughts on broader application of OM within CARE/gender/etc [Kaia Ambrose, MEL Advisor, CARE Canada and Outcome Mapping Learning Community steward] 

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Comment by Rituu B Nanda on October 17, 2014 at 23:22
Comment by Kathy Selvaggio on October 17, 2014 at 22:39

Sorry, but other than indicating I "will attend" through the RSVP, is there another way to register for this event?   How will I get instructions about how to get on the webinar?

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