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Report of the international conference on African Women and Economic Development : investing in our future
(1998-06)
This document focuses on the report of the international conference on “African women and economic development: investing in our future” held on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the economic commission for Africa. ...
Participation of women in industry and commerce in African towns South of the Sahara
(1963-08)
The document presents on the participation of women in urban commerce is mainly concerned with the retail trade inside and outside the markets. ' With the development of education, it is likely that not only junior staff ...
Violence against women: the case of Africa
(1991)
The available research on violence against women allows to conclude that this problem is reality in African societies and families and that it is spreading. However, it is necessary to underline that the research of the ...
Women in Southern Africa situation analysis
(1997-06)
The first section presents a summary of the genera! Situation of women in the three areas of focus in the sub-region using the most recent quantitative and qualitative data from these countries where available; in some ...
Women in national health
(1969-02)
The oft-quoted saying, of Aggrey of Africa, "Educate man and you educate an individual; but educate woman and you educate whole nation", has particular relevance for the development of the health of a nation. The report ...
Developing African economies : the role of women: theme 1
(1998-05)
Globalization is defined as a process through which finance, investment, production
and marketing are increasingly dominated by firms whose vision and actions are not
confined by national borders or national interests. ...
The role of women NGOS in the collection, management and dissemination of information: the case of Kenya
(1989-05)
This paper therefore proceeds on the premise that gender information should do more than simply contribute to the improvement of social welfare needs of the family to which a woman
belongs. Information should also contribute ...
Measures for collaboration between ECA's Programme for the Integration of Women in Development (PIWD) and Non Governmental Organization (NGOs)
(1988-03)
The paper deals about Measures for collaboration between ECA's Programme for the Integration of Women in Development (PIWD) and Non Governmental Organization (NGOs).
African platform for action: African common position for the advancement of women: adopted at the Fifth African Regional Conference on Women, Dakar, Senegal 16 - 23 November 1994
(1994-11)
The African Platform for Action is a synthesis of regional perspectives and priorities as well as a framework for action for the formulation of policies and implementation of concrete and sustainable programs for the ...