Monthly Corner
IDH Publication, 2026
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is not just a social issue, it’s a systemic challenge that undermines agricultural value chains.
In rural and isolated areas, GBV threatens women’s safety, limits their economic participation, and weakens food security. When women cannot work safely, entire communities lose resilience, and businesses lose productivity. Climate resilience strategies that overlook gendered risks leave communities exposed and women vulnerable.
Ending GBV is essential for building equitable, sustainable, and climate-resilient agri-food systems; and it’s not only a human rights imperative, but also central to climate adaptation and economic stability.
The good news? Solutions work. Programs like the Women’s Safety Accelerator Fund (WSAF) demonstrate that addressing GBV can enhance productivity and strengthen workforce morale and brand reputation. Safe, inclusive workplaces aren’t just good ethics, they’re smart business.
Gurmeet Kaur Articles
Luc Barriere-Constantin Article
This article draws on the experience gained by The Constellation over the past 20 years. It is also a proposal for a new M&E and Learning framework to be adopted and adapted in future projects of all community-focused organisations.
Devaka K.C. Article
Sudeshna Sengupta Chapter in the book "Dialogues on Development edited by Prof Arash Faizli and Prof Amitabh Kundu."
Events
Vacancies
- We’re Hiring: National Evaluation Consultant – Bangladesh
UN Women is recruiting a National Evaluation Consultant (Bangladesh) to support the interim evaluation of the Joint Regional EmPower Programme (Phase II).
This is a great opportunity to work closely with the Evaluation Team Leader and contribute to generating credible, gender-responsive evidence that informs decision-making and strengthens programme impact.
📍 Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh (home-based with travel to project locations)
📅 Apply by: 24 February 2026, 5:00 PM
🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gar4ciRr
If you are passionate about feminist evaluation, gender equality, and rigorous evidence that drives change (or know someone who is) please apply or share within your networks.
- Seeking Senior Analyst - IPE Global
About the job
IPE Global Ltd. is a multi-disciplinary development sector consulting firm offering a range of integrated, innovative and high-quality services across several sectors and practices. We offer end-to-end consulting and project implementation services in the areas of Social and Economic Empowerment, Education and Skill Development, Public Health, Nutrition, WASH, Urban and Infrastructure Development, Private Sector Development, among others.
Over the last 26 years, IPE Global has successfully implemented over 1,200 projects in more than 100 countries. The group is headquartered in New Delhi, India with five international offices in United Kingdom, Kenya, Ethiopia, Philippines and Bangladesh. We partner with multilateral, bilateral, governments, corporates and not-for-profit entities in anchoring development agenda for sustained and equitable growth. We strive to create an enabling environment for path-breaking social and policy reforms that contribute to sustainable development.
Role Overview
IPE Global is seeking a motivated Senior Analyst – Low Carbon Pathways to strengthen and grow its Climate Change and Sustainability practice. The role will contribute to business development, program management, research, and technical delivery across climate mitigation, carbon markets, and energy transition. This position provides exceptional exposure to global climate policy, finance, and technology, working with a team of high-performing professionals and in collaboration with donors, foundations, research institutions, and public agencies.
Looking for Gender Consultants for Conference
Hi All,
My name is Bandana Shrestha, working as Director, Gender Affairs Programme with The Colombo Plan. Its an intergovernmental organization. We're holding a Gender Focal Points Conference in Colombo in early May. I'm looking for consultants on the following topics: SDG (5 &10) and Gender and Disaster Management. This is targeted of Ministry of Women and Children. At the end of Conference, am looking at setting up Action Plans for regions (South Asia, East Asia and Pacific). Would be great if you could recommend experts on the topics who has a more global picture.
Thank you.
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Jean de Dieu BIZIMANA on
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Dear Bandana,Thank you for your email,I can do that ,I can help you can contact me via my email; bizimanajd@gmail.com.
Regards
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Permalink Reply by Fanaye Gebrehiwot Feleke on -
Hi Bandana,
I am a member of the group from Ethiopia. I am a gender and development specialist and would be interested to know more. Can you give me the details on fanaye.gebrehiwot@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Fanaye
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Permalink Reply by Lina Torossian on
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Hi Bandana,
When is the conference exactly? I would very much be interested to help out, but I already have other commitments between May 2nd and 18th.
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Permalink Reply by Bandana Shrestha on
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Hi Lina,
The Conference is from 3-5 May, so it won't be fitting your schedule.
Bandana
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Permalink Reply by Lata Narayanaswamy on
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Dear Bandana, I am an academic with a background as a gender and development knowledge practitioner based at the University of Leeds and would be pleased to support you but it would be useful to know what specifically you are looking for - is it mainly expertise in the areas you have been working in so far? I can see that The Colombo Plan has developed a focus on women and child rights, alongside an emphasis on income generation, education and health.
You can visit my staff page here:
www.polis.leeds.ac.uk/people/staff/narayanaswamy
And you can email me at:
I look forward to hearing from you, best, Lata
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Permalink Reply by SANTANU KUMAR GHOSH on
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Dear Ms Shrestha,
Thank you for the posting.
I am associated with the Department of Commerce of the University of Burdwan, India. I try to study the role of business firms in implementing the Women's Empowerment Principles. Also, we work in the area of Sustainability Practices (including those suggested by ILO) by organisations .
I was associated with UNEP FI as a member of a Technical Working Group. Presently working on the 'Sustainability Practices by SMEs around the globe: Analysis of the standards'. This is certainly associated with economic empowerment of women.
We are also considering the SSTC platform and Social and Solidarity Economic Organisations in the matter of women empowerment. The role of women in the matter of Governance of the entities is also an important issue which we are trying to study.
Considering your purpose I hesitate to say that I have sufficient skill to help you. However, if you think it to be of any help for your purpose, you may contact me.
Regards,
Santanu Kumar Ghosh, Professor & Head, Department of Commerce, Burdwan University, India.
e-mail: shantanu.kaizen@gmail.com
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Permalink Reply by Kopila Rijal on
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Dear Bandana Ji
I want to take this opportunity. I am working in South Asia Level. I will share you my products related to Action Plan and others. Can you Please provide your email ID my email ID is kopilarijal@gmail.com and shall we talk in skype and Viber. Please talk detail about me with Kanchan Lama JI. Regards Kopila Rijal
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Permalink Reply by kumudu on
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Dear Bandana
I am a professor in Public health in Sri lanka and co chair of gender equity and equality standing committee of university grants commission. I feel definitely I will be able to help you.
please do contact me kumuduwije@gmail.com
thank you
Prof Kumudu wijewardene
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