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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

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Field site for research on 'participation' in Evaluation

Hello All!

My name is Akashi Kaul and I'm (relatively) new to this forum. Currently, I am a doctoral candidate at George Mason University in the United States, although I have previous experience in evaluation. As I inch towards completion - I am looking for a field site for my dissertation work.
My research is about identifying the components of 'participation' in international development evaluation, focusing specifically on issues of power, voice and agency.  
I'm looking for a dissertation field site in an ongoing or about to start evaluation that employs collaborative methods, even if it may not employ collaborative theory or program design, to study. I intend to study the nature of participation in such processes.  My ideal timeline is late November/ early December / January. For this purpose , I am looking for an evaluation site employing collaborative methods - even though the evaluation theory/ design may not have 'collaborative' 'participatory' 'empowerment' etc in the title. I am looking to collect data starting in late November/ early December. My preferred geographic location is Kenya/Tanzania/Uganda, though I'm open to other anglophone African countries. I would be very open to consulting for the said site while collecting my data too. I have previous experience in international development evaluation, particularly in education. And my PhD is in education policy too.


Do let me know if you know of any such sites!

Thank you!

Akashi

P.S. This explains my work a little better: http://aea365.org/blog/memorial-week-in-evaluation-participation-as...

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Permalink Reply by Margriet Reinders on September 12, 2017 at 14:21

Hi,

I have frowarded your request to MDF West Africa to the director Richard Yeboah, it might be interseting for you , as they are working in this field

Permalink Reply by Akashi Kaul on September 12, 2017 at 19:38
Thanks Margriet! I'll look them up too!
Permalink Reply by Edgar Turuka on September 12, 2017 at 15:34

Hello, I am in Tanzania, let us communicate through email and see how I can assist.  I have not understood your request so far. My email is eturuka@yahoo.com.

Permalink Reply by Akashi Kaul on September 12, 2017 at 19:39
Hi Edgar! Thank you for reaching out! I'll be emailing you shortly ! Thanks !
Permalink Reply by Mary Nderitu on September 12, 2017 at 18:08

Hi Akashi,

With your preference you could try Inter-University Council of East Africa - https://www.iucea.org

It is a an institution under East Africa Community -EAC (Regional Economic Community) under the mandate of East African Secretariat.

The main aim is to coordinate and harmonize quality / standards of education in the six member states in EAC under IUCEA Act  2009. To also ensure full integration within the EAC institutional framework. Right now they are evaluating education policies and systems in all EAC countries for the quality of education the university and high schools give and environment they provide for learners

Please check it out. you will learn a lot

Permalink Reply by Akashi Kaul on September 12, 2017 at 19:39
Thanks a ton Mary! That's very helpful!
Permalink Reply by Marcia Brandon on September 12, 2017 at 20:50

 wow this sounds so interesting.  Congratulations and I know you will find your ideal.

Good luck with a successful find and completion.

Best regards,

Marcia Brandon 

Permalink Reply by Kissa Mwaisoba on September 12, 2017 at 23:56
Am in Tanzania and I am Tanzanian your welcome
And am working as researcher,please come to Tanzania.Am ready for any assistance and working together for data collection
Please contact me to my e-mail :
kissamwaisoba@yahoo.com
Permalink Reply by Denise Ferris on September 25, 2017 at 1:56
Hey,

I work for BRAC Uganda as a Research Fellow. I'd be interested in having a discussion as I think this fits in really well with an upcoming community health promoter evaluation. I've tried integrating a bit of participatory evaluation into existing frameworks for BRAC Africa evaluations, and would love to learn more.

I can be reached via email: dnferris@gmail.com.

Regards, Denise
Permalink Reply by Denise Ferris on September 25, 2017 at 1:58
PS - I also help coordinate the MasterCard Scholarships for Secondary Student evaluation. (I just noticed the education background).
Permalink Reply by Akashi Kaul on September 28, 2017 at 15:14
Hey Denise! Thanks for this! I emailed you! Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Best,
Akashi

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