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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

Events

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!

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Video clips from the 7th African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon

The 7th African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) Conference was held in Yaoundé, Cameroon from March 3 – 7, 2014. The conference brought together evaluators from across Africa and around the world. The first two days of the conference were dedicated to interactive workshops while the latter three days showcased presentations from a variety of topics.

In an effort to increase access to the cutting-edge evaluation knowledge being shared at the conference, the conference organizers decided to record and live-stream select sessions and workshops online to participants around the world. The webcasting team live-streamed and/or record selected workshops and sessions from most of the strands throughout the conference. The live-streaming allowed individuals from around the world to watch sessions in real-time from their computer. In addition to live-streaming and recorded sessions, the team also interviewed several presenters and participants about their role and experiences at AfrEA. Workshop and session presenters were excited to share their knowledge with the online community around the world.

Recorded interviews with conference presenters and participants provide a small window into the experience of the 2014 AfrEA conference attendees. The interviewees provide a glimpse into the breadth of topics discussed at AfrEA and their current thinking about some of the critical topics discussed during the conference. Among the topics the interviewees found most important at this year’s conference were: The continuing growth in the growing institutionalization of Voluntary Organizations for Professional Evaluation (VOPEs) in Africa, the importance of country-led vs. donor-driven evaluation models, and the ever-growing need for high quality capacity building initiatives in Africa.

Additionally, the team was able to capture the exceptional cultural presentation put on by the conference organizers. As AfrEA is held in a different country each time, the cultural component is a great educational experience for all attendees. This year’s presentation featured an amazing display of dancing, live music, physical talents, and even a stand-up comedy act.

Please share the videos below far and wide! In addition, if you have any conference experiences you would like to share now that we have all had some time to reflect, it would be great to hear your thoughts in the comments section.

 

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Closing Ceremony and Cultural Event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCUsHjjBghs&feature=youtu.be

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