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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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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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