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!

Survey on exploring issues related to Org.capacity for planning,designing,and using Impact evaluations in International development context

Dear Eval_Colleagues, greetings; a fellow colleague needs our help in completing a survey that is part of her research at Western Michigan University, USA. While thanking those who have already completed the survey previously, she needs more help!!! Please consider supporting her research by completing the survey. The survey will be open until February 24th 2018.    The survey explores issues related to organizational capacity for planning, designing, and using impact evaluations in the International Development context. Your responses will be used to generate evidence to inform a framework for planning, designing, and using impact evaluation. By responding to this survey you are helping improve what we know about critical issues when considering a strategy for impact evaluation, particularly within organizations engaged in international development. The survey should take about 15 minutes.

To access the survey you may click on the link below, or copy and paste the URL into your web browser. https://wmichcas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diINXiISz6nWsLP Your participation in this survey is totally voluntary and anonymous. She would not be connecting your responses to your e-mail address or name. The data will always be reported in aggregate form. If you have any questions about the survey, or her research more generally you can contact her at corey.d.smith@wmich.edu  ;  I appreciate you taking time to assist a colleague in collecting data for this research. It is only through the help of colleagues such as yourselves that we would be able to learn more about impact evaluation, and work to develop a guiding framework that can be broadly disseminated among evaluation professionals. 

Thank you, and warm regards, James Oba...>> For: Corey D. Smith, Doctoral Candidate, Western Michigan University, USA

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