African women and economic development : investing on our future

Abstract

The document summarizes the outcomes of the 1998 international conference "African Women and Economic Development: Investing in Our Future," held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The conference focused on four main themes, with Theme 4, "Creating Opportunities for Africa’s New Generation," being the primary focus. This theme addressed sub-themes such as promoting gender equality in education, equal access to jobs, media sensitization, youth health, and access to information technology. The document outlines strategic actions and recommendations for governments, communities, and organizations to address gender disparities and promote economic development through education, employment, health, and technology initiatives.