Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 26, 2021 (ECA) – “We owe it to our young girls to develop better systems that foster gender equality in Africa,” said Thokozile Ruzvidzo, Director of Gender, Poverty and Social Policy at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), on Friday 26 February 2021.
She explained during a virtual panel discussion, dubbed “Sharing decision-making between women and men: an opportunity for Africa,” that ECA was “working closely with member states” to enhance women’s empowerment through data collection and analysis, and reporting on issues affecting women.
Ms Ruzvidzo cited a 2019 report by the ECA titled “Digital Finance Ecosystems – Pathways to Women’s Economic Empowerment in Africa,” as one of several knowledge products the Commission contributes to its member states.