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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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Vacancies

UN Women has announced an opportunity for experienced creatives to join its global mission to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The organization is recruiting a Multimedia Producer (Retainer Consultant) to support communication and advocacy under the EmPower: Women for Climate-Resilient Societies Programme.

This home-based, part-time consultancy is ideal for a seasoned multimedia professional who can translate complex ideas into visually compelling storytelling aligned with UN Women’s values.

Application Deadline: 28 November 2025
Job ID: 30286
Contract Duration: 1 year (approximately 200 working days)
Consultancy Type: Individual, home-based

Members

Private sector is progresibly opened to impact evaluation

What are the possibilities for impact evaluation in the private sector?
We found that there is a big opportunity for training in this field and at least in Latin America, companies and private foundations are willing to keep on learning on how to implement this type of evaluations. What will be your role in this challenge?
Find more about main challenges for impact evaluation in Latin America in a paper we developed together with Frank Vanclay
Download the new paper here!
Kowszyk, Y. and Vanclay, F. (2020), "The possibilities and limitations regarding the use of impact evaluation in corporate social responsibility programs in Latin America", Corporate Governance, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. Find a copy here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TICeZWA3vc-CNSSHHnwGRUASUiQBwlEB/v...;IN%20PRESS%20Kowszyk%20%20Vanclay.pdf

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Comment by Yanina Kowszyk on March 1, 2021 at 2:27

Dear Biswajit, 

Thanks for reading the article and sharing that the situation is similar in India. Effectively ESG and M&E should be totally allinged! However, I dont see this happening until the moment. It would be great to exchange ideas on this issue. 

I alredy downloaded the document you sent to us! 

Lets keep in touch and have a great week ahead! 

Thanks Rituu for the possibility to meet interesting people in this platform

All the best, Yanina

Comment by Biswajit Pradhan on February 27, 2021 at 21:07

Dear Yanina,
Your article has been an interesting read, to understand Latin America perspectives. 

In my opinion, the challenges from your findings do resonate similar situations in our country. 
In our country, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has the issued directives to spend 2% on CSR by the Public/Corporate/Private sector.

Now with the emerging ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) voluntary disclosure - Sustainability reporting, M&E will have its due importance. 

BSE has set a guideline for ESG disclosure. Below is the link for your reference.
https://www.bseindia.com/downloads1/BSEs_Guidance_doc_on_ESG.pdf

Hope this provides some insights from India. Will appreciate to deliberate and exchange views and learn more in the context. 
Thank you Rituu for sharing this article and connecting. Appreciate being a Member. 
Regards,
Biswajit

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