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.
Online Roundtable Discussion by WICCI Delhi External Affairs Council | 30 November 2024 | Deconstructing Women's Economic Empowerment: Bottom-Up Perspectives
The Delhi External Affairs Council (DEAC), a wing of Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), is organising an online roundtable discussion titled “Reconstructing Women’s Economic Empowerment: Bottom-Up Perspectives” on 30th November 2024 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm.
The council will be hosting 4 sessions:
(a) Session: 1 - Introducing the usability of a bottom-up approach to women’s economic empowerment; (b) Session 2 - Facilitating Rural Women’s Participation in the Economy; (c) Session 3 - Female Entrepreneurship; and (d) Session 4 - Capturing and Applying Bottom-Up Perspectives.
This roundtable has been conceptualised by Dr. Sugandha Nagpal, Associate Professor O.P. Jindal Global University, Director of Centre for Migration and Mobility Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University, and also a Council Member of Delhi External Affairs Council (DEAC).
Overview of the Roundtable:
Women’s participation in the workforce is a crucial measure of empowerment and societal progress. However, despite notable advancements, the gap in gender parity in economic participation remains persistent. This roundtable discussion seeks to address the multifaceted challenges that Indian women face in their employment choices while highlighting grassroots solutions that promote financial empowerment from the ground up.
Key Discussion Points:
How do women navigate their economic participation decisions?
How do women define economic empowerment in their own contexts?
What role does a bottom-up approach play in empowering women, especially in the informal sector?
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