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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

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!

Feminist Evaluation with Donna Podems

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Feminist Evaluation with Donna Podems

Time: January 20, 2021 from 12pm to 3pm
Location: Online - link to be provided after registration
Website or Map: https://encompassworld.com/el…
Event Type: online, course
Organized By: EnCompass Learning Center
Latest Activity: Jan 20, 2021

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Event Description

Feminist evaluation, like other evaluation approaches, is concerned with evaluating the effectiveness of programs, interventions, policies, and innovations to judge their merit and worth. In this 3-hour session, Donna Podems describes what Feminist Evaluation is and how it differs from mainstream approaches, including gender-responsive approaches; provides practical guidance on when and how Feminist Evaluation can be integrated in an evaluation process or used on its own (and when it shouldn’t be); and shares real examples of the exhilarations and exasperations of using Feminist Evaluation. Participants will engage in discussions that are essential when considering using this approach and apply what they learned to a real-world example.

Feminist Evaluation is delivered in one virtual instructor-led module, delivered online. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive certificates of completion.

January 20, 12–3 p.m. EDT

Contact us at learningcenter@encompassworld.com for information on early bird and group discounts.

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