Monthly Corner

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!

Dear community, Please see the below message and contribute to this great initiative. I will invite Barbara to connect with this blog. Asela

"Mapping Status of National Evaluation Policies" launched
 
The Parliamentarians Forum on Development Evaluation jointly with EvalPartners and IOCE have launched the "Mapping Status of National Evaluation Policies".  After announcing the call for applications from professionals interested in undertaking this consultancy, we have selected Dr. Barbara Rosenstein to undertake the task. Barbara has prior experience in global mapping and well connected with Evaluation networks and the community. She is the chairperson of the Israeli Association for Programme Evaluation and was a member of the first IOCE board. Most Importantly she holds PhD on Evaluation and Education from Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. She is based in Israel and planning to perform the assignment virtually. The mapping initiative covers all the countries around the world with in-depth analysis on South Asia. The mapping findings will be presented to the planned South Asia consultation, EvalPartners and other relevant evaluation networks/ forums for necessary actions.
 
Barbara starts the mapping exercise on 25th August and intends to connect with evaluation networks around the world to collect rich information in addition to information received from other sources. This is to invite you to send her available information for the mapping. Please feel free to write to her directly if you have relevant information about the national evaluation policies of your own countries, and especially if you are aware of the process that led to those policies and/or processes currently being undertaken or being planned to advocate for enhanced evaluation policies. Thank you in advance for extending your support to her, she is available at rosensteinbarbara(at)gmail.com

 
Best regards
 
Asela

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