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Why Gender Data Matters for Inclusive Finance: Building Evidence for SDG Progress

In the journey toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), one critical element often overlooked is the power of gender-disaggregated data. Without it, policies and financial systems risk being blind to the unique challenges women face in accessing finance, owning assets, and participating in economic growth. Inclusive finance cannot be achieved without understanding these disparities […]

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Digital Skills for Girls: Bridging Gender Gaps in Education through Digital Inclusion in Pakistan

In today’s interconnected world, digital literacy is as essential as reading and writing. From accessing educational resources and participating in e-learning to securing jobs in the digital economy, technology is the gateway to opportunity. Yet, in Pakistan, a significant portion of the population particularly girls remains on the wrong side of the digital divide. The

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Public-Private Partnerships to Close Gender Data Gaps: Aligning with SDG 17

The Gender Data Gap: A Hidden Barrier to Equality Around the world, persistent gaps in gender-disaggregated data hinder evidence-based policymaking and progress toward gender equality. Without accurate, timely, and comprehensive data, decision-makers cannot fully understand the unique challenges faced by women and girls—or design interventions that truly work. This data deficit affects everything from health

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Gender-Responsive Budgeting for the SDGs: Evidence, Data, and Policy Integration

IntroductionThe Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global blueprint for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity for all. However, achieving these goals equitably demands a fundamental rethinking of how public resources are allocated and this is where gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) plays a transformative role. GRB is a strategy that ensures government budgets contribute

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Using Big Data to Bridge Gender Data Gaps Across the SDGs in Pakistan

Introduction Reliable data is the backbone of gender-responsive policy making. However, in Pakistan, progress toward the gender-related Sustainable Development Goals especially SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and others across health, education, and economic inclusion is often hampered by incomplete, inconsistent, or inaccessible data. According to UN Women, only 49.1% of the indicators needed for monitoring gender-specific

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Closing the Skills Gap for Sustainable Development: Employer-Led Approaches for Systemic Impact

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, sustainable development hinges not only on technological innovation and policy reforms but also on human capital. The ability to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends heavily on an adequately skilled workforce. Yet, across many economies including developing countries—there exists a persistent skills gap, where employers struggle

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