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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.

MSSRF Publication - November 2025 - Shared by Rajalakshmi

Ritu Dewan - EPW editorial  comment on Labour Codes

Eniola Adeyemi Articles on Medium Journal, 2025

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!

Evaluating Advocacy and Policy influencing

Event Details

Evaluating Advocacy and Policy influencing

Time: July 1, 2019 to July 5, 2019
Location: MDF Training and Consultancy, Nairobi Office
Street: Mandera Road, Kileleshwa
City/Town: Nairobi, Kenya
Website or Map: https://mdf.nl/training/regis…
Phone: +254728372757
Event Type: training
Organized By: MDF Eastern and Southern Africa
Latest Activity: Jun 24, 2019

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Event Description

Influence decision-makers and communicate the evidence

Understand how you can influence a policy process from inception to implementation. This course is relevant whether Advocacy and Policy Influencing is your core business or is an essential part of your organisation. You will obtain a broad set of tools to plan effective advocacy strategies, conduct actions with well-framed messages and create coherence paths with your allies for powerful joint interventions.

Your profile

You are a professional engaged in advocacy, civil society capacity building, governance or transparency programmes. You represent a network, an alliance, an association or a trade union. You defend the interests of many or promote rights for your target groups.

What will you gain?

  • Understanding of how to embed advocacy actions in your organisation’s plans in your organisation’s plans.
  • Practical tools and methods to plan, prepare, implement and evaluate advocacy initiatives.
  • Analysis of stakeholders and the policy context to select your political targets.
  • Insights into building strong coalitions.
  • Ability to gain outsiders by framing your messages in convincing ways.
  • A chance to practice how to conduct influential lobby meetings.

On completion of the training course and subject to attendance and active participation, MDF Training & Consultancy will award a certificate of completion.

Register to day for the Advocacy and Policy Influencing training via: https://mdf.nl/training/register?training=414

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