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Twenty-four of the developing countries that undertook the 2011 Paris Declaration Monitoring Survey chose to also pilot the Survey’s gender equality module. In 2012, a gender equality indicator was included in the monitoring of the Busan Partnership.
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Compared to men, women generally have limited access to key opportunities, productive resources, local services and social protection. To strengthen support for rural women, we teamed up with the United Nations in a workshop on food security and land rights in Addis Ababa on 31 January-1 February 2012.
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In 2010-11, DAC members committed USD 20.5 billion a year to gender equality. This represents 32% of total bilateral aid allocated by sector. See our analyses on Aid in Support of Gender Equality.
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The DAC Network on Gender Equality (GENDERNET) is the only international forum where experts from development co-operation agencies meet to define common approaches in support of gender equality and women's empowerment. |
Development effectiveness and gender equalityWe develop strategies for effective and result-driven aid dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Techniques for gender-responsive public financial management can both strengthen gender equality and enhance economic growth. Our series of briefs delve into the what, why, where and how of making the most of aid to strengthen gender equality. |
Women’s economic empowermentWomen's economic empowerment is a prerequisite for sustainable development and for achieving the Millennium Development Goals. It is also a fundamental right. There is no quick fix: women’s economic empowerment will require sound public policies, holistic approaches and long-term commitments from all development actors, including increased investment. |
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