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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!

Online Training in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

Event Details

Online Training in Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation

Time: October 12, 2021 at 9am to October 20, 2021 at 3pm
Location: EAT Time
Website or Map: https://mdf.nl/training/regis…
Event Type: online, training
Organized By: MDF Eastern and Southern Africa
Latest Activity: Oct 11, 2021

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Event Description

There are many strategies organisations can employ to mobilise resources for improved service delivery. Often, organisations grapple with allocation of meagre resources to accomplish their goals. This may lead to reliance on singular funding streams, which are provided over limited time periods. Successful organisations are finding ways to work with markets and help businesses "do well while doing good."

In this training, we will discuss how organisations can influence business practices, build partnerships, and develop earned income ventures; all ways of leveraging market forces to achieve social change on a broader scale.

At the end of this course, you will: 

  • Understand the essential components of an integrated fundraising plan.
  • Have worked on the building blocks of the fundraising plan (SWOT, P/C matrix, Case for Support, Donor Map).
  • Understand different types of funders and their motivations.
  • Have ideas of how to scan and map in your country/region for international fundraising opportunities.
  • Have put together a resource mobilisation plan for your organisation or network.

Your Profile

You are a fundraiser, business development officer, programme/project manager and professional, director or line manager with fundraising responsibilities, or a consultant/adviser.

Timeline of the course

We combine Interactive live webinars with collaborative groupwork assignments, complemented by additional guided self-paced learning materials.

12 October - 20 October 2021

Daily start time: 9.00 am EAT (tentative) - Please convert this time into your local time. During half-days, you can expect to spend up to 2 hours on homework after the webinar, depending on the day's activities.

Certificate requirements

Participants receive a certificate of completion when the online assignments are finalised and when you have followed all webinars by the end of the course.

Testimonials  

“Thank you, Susanne, for this wonderful and fruitful course. It was a one-and-a-half-week training but to be honest we've covered a lot. It feels like we did a whole Diploma Course! Thank you,” Alexis Bosire, United Pan African Movement (UPAN)

General information and subscription

 

Dates:  12 to 20 October (online)

Course fee: 975 EUR (tax-free)

 Registration opens until: 05 October, 2021

 

Special Offers!

 

  • 5% early bird discount for payments completed by 30 August 2021.
  • 10% discount for MDF alumni.
  • 1 FREE seat for every group of 6 registrations.

 

REGISTER HERE

For more information and subscription:

MDF Asia

Email: mdfasia@mdf.nl

Tel: 84 (0)24 6258 4438 (WhatsApp)

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