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October 16, 2023
On October 11th, the US Department of State’s Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues (S/GWI), in partnership with the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy and the Office of Global Youth Issues, hosted a series of events in celebration of the International Day of the Girl (IDG). The co...
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October 16, 2023
Today we have released an in-depth synopsis of the Pre-Conference to share the phenomenal breadth of knowledge, ideas, and actions that emerged across the spectrum of issues that fall under the care economy umbrella. The following summary condenses the main takeaways from that document and the rich ...
WORKING PAPERS
October 13, 2023
School-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) includes sexual, physical, or psychological violence occurring in and around schools often perpetrated by teachers or peers. This systematic review focuses on studies from high-, middle-, and low-income countries comparing how data collection methodologie...
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October 11, 2023
Today as we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, I’m excited to see increased attention turning towards one dimension of girls’ wellbeing that policymakers, donors, researchers, and advocates have historically shied away from discussing – economic empowerment. Efforts to support girls have t...
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October 06, 2023
As we head into a long weekend to observe Indigenous People’s Day in the United States, thoughts about representation and inclusion are at the top of my mind. Earlier this year, I gave a keynote address at the 2023 Promoting Inclusion in Economics Research conference. I’ve written my remarks here as...
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October 06, 2023
Diversity and inclusion improve the quality, relevance, and credibility of development policy. International financial institutions (IFIs) recognize that gender equality in leadership results in better policy making, with all IFIs establishing DEI offices and releasing DEI reports that emphasize the...
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October 05, 2023
Only one woman born and raised in a low- or middle-income country has ever headed an international financial institution. CGD's Eeshani Kandpal speaks with Francisco Ferreira from the London School of Economics and Amie Batson from WomenLift Health about what effective mentorship and allyship can lo...
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September 21, 2023
Join the Center for Global Development for a virtual discussion with the editors of the recently released book, "Sankofa: Appreciating the Past in Planning the Future of Early Childhood Education, Care and Development in Africa." The book “seeks to address long-standing concerns and inequities regar...
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September 18, 2023
Among the many achievements, the G20 leaders’ commitment to gender equality was remarkable for their focus and breadth of coverage. The declaration focused on women-led development and women’s economic empowerment, recognizing the wide gaps in male and female employment and labor force participation...
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September 08, 2023
As the G20 India Summit approaches, India is taking a central seat on the global stage. While much attention will focus on India’s positive economic accomplishments, some of the spotlight will inevitably be on the country’s slow advances on women’s economic empowerment. On paper, India’s family-frie...