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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. ...
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. ...
Creating opportunities for Africa's new generation : theme 4
(1998-04)
women and youth are Africa's largest untapped economic asset. To realize this untapped potential we must clearly identify the economic challenges facing Africa in the 21st Century as they pertain to the needs and expectations ...
The status of accession of African states to the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
(1998)
The promotion of the rights of women and young girls is among the principal objectives incorporated in the programme of action of the African Centre for Women. Despite the marked improvements that have materialized in 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, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 28 April - 1 May 1998
(1998-06)
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) took the opportunity of its fortieth anniversary to organize an international conference from 28 April to 1 May 1998 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on “African Women and Economic ...
Creating opportunities for Africa's new generation : theme 4
(1998-05)
In spite of concerted efforts over the past three decades, to increase girls’ and boys’ access to schooling and to reduce the disparities between them, there still exists a considerable degree of bias against girls in the ...
Achieving women and the information age : a rare opportunity : theme 3
(1998-05)
This is an opportune time and a crucial moment for women to have input and for
stakeholders to be sensitized to the gender dimension of ICT policy. Policy must take into
account the needs of women, as well as men, at all ...
Achieving good governance, Theme 2: the essential participation of women
(1998-05)
The empowerment and autonomy of women and the improvement of their social,
economic and political status are essential factors in the achievement of both
transparent and accountable government and administration, as well ...