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Building capacity for social compliance of investments in agriculture in Africa - Final Evaluation

eval_number:

2452

eval_url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/eval/2452

lessons_learned:

themes:

theme:

Gender equality

category:

Conditions of work & equality

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comments:

Financial Institutions; To develop and implement gender-responsive financial products and reporting frameworks. • Government Agencies & Regulators; To integrate gender policies into financial regulations and sustainability mandates. • Development Finance Institutions (DFIs); To ensure impact investment strategies include gender-sensitive metrics. • Agribusinesses & Cooperatives; To promote equitable financial access and economic opportunities for women.

challenges:

The absence of a standalone gender strategy was primarily caused by limited institutional prioritization, lack of standardized gender impact measurement tools, and insufficient technical expertise on gender-responsive finance within partner institutions.

success:

The project successfully introduced gender-sensitive financial products and impact metrics, but the lack of a formalized gender strategy limited comprehensive measurement and scalability, highlighting the need for structured policies with clear objectives and accountability mechanisms.

context:

The project operated in a context where gender disparities in access to finance and agricultural resources remained prevalent, necessitating a structured approach to gender integration to ensure financial inclusivity and equitable participation.

description:

Gender Integration Requires a Strategic Framework: A dedicated gender strategy with clear objectives and measurable targets is essential for ensuring systematic and impactful gender integration in financial and sustainability initiatives.

administrative_issues:

The ILO Administrative Issues related to gender integration include dedicated staff and resources for gender-specific initiatives, a structured gender strategy in project design, and clearer implementation frameworks and accountability mechanisms to ensure systematic measurement and enhancement of gender-related outcomes.

url:

https://webapps.ilo.org/ievaldiscovery/lessons/2346861

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location:

country:

Africa - regional

region:

Africa

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country:

Inter-Regional

region:

Inter-Regional

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eval_title:

Building capacity for social compliance of investments in agriculture in Africa - Final Evaluation