Report on the activities of the Economic Commission for Africa relating to subprograms 6: gender equality and women’s empowerment

Abstract

This report outlines the activities and achievements of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) under subprogramme 6, focusing on gender equality and women's empowerment from 2022 to 2023. It highlights the alignment of ECA's work with international commitments such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063 of the African Union. Key accomplishments include the finalization of the 2023 African Women’s Report on the financing needed to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 5, the revision of the African Gender and Development Index, and the launch of the second Africa Gender Index. The report also discusses challenges faced, such as data availability and delayed feedback from member states, and outlines planned activities for 2024 and 2025 aimed at enhancing gender equality and women's empowerment across Africa. The focus will be on integrating gender perspectives into national policies, improving monitoring systems, and addressing the gender digital divide.