We should care because there is a whole lot of sound economic arguments why gender should be an issue in policy formulation and implementation. For best economic policy outcomes, there is need for gender mainstreaming in policy formulation and implementation. Gender mainstreaming in economic policy pays dividends to the economy There is overwhelming evidence that women are not only the biggest contributors in subsistence farming, but also bear the biggest responsibility in food preparation and serving. Studies also provide evidence that women economic empowerment increases women’s ability to contribute to major household decisions and hence increases gender equality and improves the bargaining power for women. A good way to achieve the twin goals is to ensure that gender mainstreaming is key in the implementation framework.

Source: Standard Digital June 04, 2020 13:18 UTC