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Beijing +5 : what do natioanl plans of action contain for rural women
(1999-11)
The Minister of Social Affairs and the Promotion of Women from Togo, Ms Tembé Ashira AISAH-ASSIH, officially opened the discussion forum. She stressed the need for particular attention to women living in rural areas, as ...
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. ...
Situation of women in the east African sub-region : with specific focus on: participation of women in decision making economic empowerment of women for poverty reduction women's legal and human rights, a synthesis paper
(1997-06)
The East African sub-region, like the rest of Africa, has severely affected by the economic decline and recession which characterised most of the 1980s and 1990s. Of the 12 countries which make up the East African sub-region ...
Influencing policy on information technology to meet women's needs in Africa
(1996-04)
This brief paper introduces a discussion on some of the conceptual issues which determine whether or not African women can improve their access to and control of information and communication technologies. Recommendations ...
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 ...
An assessment of the structure, role and function of ARCC and how it may be strengthened
(1997-04)
The Economic Commission for Africa has four technical subsidiary bodies as part of its Intergovernmental machinery, namely: United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for Africa, which is convened every three years; ...
Synthesis of the outcome of the gender networking meeting
(1997-06)
The Expert Group Meeting on Gender Networking was convened by the African Centre for Women of the Economic Commission for Africa, with the objective of developing strategies for networking among diverse actors on three ...
Developing African economies: the role of women
(1998-05)
This paper focuses on the summary notes and guide questions for working group discussions. On the theme of developing African economies: The role of women.
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 ...