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The demands of #CareWork mean that Indonesian women have less time and opportunity to participate in the workforce. Only 53.8% of #women are employed in Indonesia compared to 82.2% of men. By recognizing the value of the #CareEconomy, Indonesia can help create a fairer, more supportive work environment and unlock women’s full potential. In partnership with Indonesia’s Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, UN Women & The World Bank, United Nations ESCAP organized a national consultation to advance #GenderEquality. Read more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gS6u9VRQ #CareforCareWork

Indonesia's economy is heavily rely on small-scale entrepreneurs, with MSME enterprises making up a significant portion of the economy. It's worth noting that more than 60% of these enterprises are led by women, which is a great step towards gender equality in the workforce. After COVID-19, the number of ultra micro-entrepreneurs is on the rise, with many people turning to entrepreneurship due to economic challenges. However, most of these entrepreneurs have limited financial and entrepreneurship knowledge, not to mention access to financial services. Our team, together with PSC, provides access to financial literacy, entrepreneurship knowledge, mentoring, and access to financing to help these entrepreneurs scale up their businesses. I found the mentoring program is not only giving assistance and recommendations to grow their business but also a companion and a spirit for these enterprises as they make a breakthrough during the program. We've seen firsthand how these efforts can lead to significant growth and increased income for these ultra-micro entrepreneurs all over Indonesia. We welcome you together with PSC, building the income and sustainable communities in Indonesia  #UltraMicroEntreprise #MicroEntreprise #IndonesiaMSME #UMKMIndonesia #SocialProgram #Sustainability #ESG

I thankful for the privilege this morning represented Save the Children Indonesia and talked on how Indonesian women have wield significant influence for the wellbeing of children, to ensure children can access to good education, health and protection through their leadership and contribution in the decision making to build their household resilience. We introduced VSLA (Village Saving Loan Association) as our platform to empower female farmers and smallholder farming communities in financial literacy, business skills training and generating other sources and diversified of income and build their confidence and leadership in the decision making. From our experience, The VLSA has been a good approach to build the foundational financial literacy that we think credibly important to ensure no default, to ensure farmers don't end up heavily in debt and also to build savings culture among the farmers, a sense of ownership and even allocate their loan into the productive investment. This VSLA also could be considered as a gateway to accessing financial institution. I end up my key remarks this morning with the few cricital points: 1. Apart from the financial literacy and digital payment is important, we need to focusing on gender equality investment by working with men, boys, leaders to improve the environmental system and social behavior change to support women to grow and participate in the decision making  2. Talking about women empowerment is about our future. When we can empower women, we can empower the whole community.

What does International Women's Day #iwd2024 mean to you? At Rural Inclusion, we focus on developing innovative training programmes to build the skills of women in rural communities. Hear from Inclusion Ambassadors at Rural Inclusion in #Zambia, #Tanzania, #Malawi and #Rwanda about what IWD means to them!

For #WomensHistoryMonth, ITDP Indonesia and Safetipin explore the gender disparities in urban planning. 💡 Women's voices are crucial in the planning process for ensuring safety and financial well-being. How can we bridge this gap and ensure inclusive urban development? Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3v2RFUM

Meet Ibu Rizkani, a woman who is shattering gender expectations in Indonesian agriculture. She’s the Founder and Position Chair of Kokowagayo, the first women-owned and led cooperative in Sumatra, Indonesia. Read about her and her plans to continue dismantling the gender inequalities that permeate the Indonesian agricultural sector at https://lnkd.in/gybF6YEg #WomenInAgriculture #GenderLensInvesting #GenderEquity #InclusiveFinance #ImpactInvesting #SocialChange #SocialImpact

Key Insights on Equanomics and Gender-Responsive Fiscal Policies in Kenya I recently attended a crucial dialogue, hosted by the @UNDP Tax for SDGs initiative on "Introducing the Equanomics Program and its Contribution to Improved Fiscal Policies for Gender Mainstreaming," and the discussions provided valuable insights into Kenya's economic landscape and the importance of gender equality. Key takeaways: 1. Tax Revenue and Informal Sector: There is need to increase Kenya's tax threshold to 20% of GDP, acknowledging the challenge posed by the large informal sector (87% of the labor force) and its impact on tax predictability. 2. Gender Equality and Empowerment: Emphasis on the need for systemic shifts to improve Kenya's female empowerment rate (currently at 29%). The UNDP's Equanomics program aims to integrate gender perspectives into fiscal policies and tax systems. 3. Gender-Responsive Fiscal Policies: The Equanomics program focuses on incorporating gender considerations into budgeting and taxation processes. Kenya's self-assessment revealed existing gaps in gender-based reporting, highlighting the need for improved data collection and analysis. 4. Private Sector Compliance and Education: Concerns were raised about private sector compliance with gender-sensitive policies and stressed on the need for educational outreach to promote broader understanding and support for gender equality. 4. Capacity Building and Advocacy: There was a strong emphasis on the importance of building capacity within institutions and advocating for policy reforms to effectively advance gender equality. 5. Gender-Neutral Policies and Data Disaggregation: The discussion also touched upon the limitations of gender-neutral policies and the critical need for data disaggregation to effectively assess the impact of tax policies on different genders. This highlighted concerns from taxpayers regarding the implementation and impact of gender policies. This dialogue underscored the critical need for a more inclusive and equitable economic system in Kenya. The Equanomics program offers a promising framework for achieving this goal by integrating gender perspectives into fiscal policies. Thank you, UNDP KENYA Benson Kimani, Wangui Wanyiri and the panelists, Lurit Yugusuk Irene Otieno Akinyi Chenai C. Mukumba Josephine Mugure for the wonderful and insightful discussion. #Equanomics #GenderMainstreaming #FiscalPolicy #GenderEquality #Kenya #UNDP #TaxRevenue #EconomicDevelopment #Webinar #PolicyDialogue #InformalSector #DataDisaggregation #GenderNeutralPolicies

As part of International Women's Day, Amujae Leader Teju Abisoye joined Thabo Mbeki Foundation for their International Women's Day Dialogue panel on Financial Inclusion. Working in government for over a decade and building economic structures to support businesses, SMEs, and women businesses, Ms. Abisoye emphasized the importance of understanding gender exclusion in rural areas and women having access to property. Closing the gap will allow more women to be lifted out of poverty and progress economically. Watch the full panel discussion on how investing in women is investing in creating a virtuous cycle of inclusive, equitable growth, and progress across all levels of society: https://bit.ly/4ac98Jl #CountHerIn #IWD2024 #FinancialInclusion #AmujaeInitiative

The ultimate goal of establishing WEEN by Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was to promote gender equity and diversity in the energy and extractives industry. The big question today is; what is WEEN in full? #OilandGasMarathon

According to Home Credit Philippines’ (HCPH) Chief Legal Officer Atty. Alice Salita, the path to leadership as a woman is challenging, but it is much more taxing in a male-dominated field such as hers. Microaggressions and prejudices against ‘strong and opinionated’ females were part of her journey and will probably be a part of aspiring to be women leaders in the future; however, she firmly believes that those experiences can be the bridge to empowering oneself and becoming an advocate for other women and those without privilege.   Atty. Salita emphasizes the importance of workplace diversity where women and individuals from different backgrounds are provided with opportunities to excel, especially in leadership roles which enable an organization to improve.   As one of the frontrunners and movers of the consumer finance industry in the Philippines, HCPH recognizes the importance of championing workplace equality and actively promotes a working environment that encourages equality and fosters a culture where everyone, especially women, can thrive.   Know more: https://hcph.info/3VOuGbe #HomeCreditPhilippines #Inclusion #Finance #FinancePH