IWWAGE at Global Evaluation Initiative’s gLOCAL Evaluation Week 2024
On 3rd June 2024, a panel discussion titled “Evaluating Gaps in Women Empowerment Indices and Strategies to Bridge Them” explored the complexities of measuring women’s empowerment. Moderated by Dr. Arpita Paul, the session featured panellists Mridusmita Bordoloi (IWWAGE) and Dr. Vikash Vaibhav (O.P. Jindal Global University). Key discussions included:
- Examining global and Indian methodologies for assessing women’s empowerment.
- Identifying dimensions of empowerment that remain unmeasured, particularly in the Indian context.
- Highlighting data availability and quality limitations while proposing innovative approaches for more accurate measurement.
- Developing strategies to address gaps in empowerment indices, such as state-level comparable indices and inclusive, intersectional frameworks.
The session emphasised the importance of holistic indicators and reliable data to inform effective policy making. Watch the session recording here
On 5th June 2024, IWWAGE hosted a panel discussion titled “Childcare and Women’s Work: Are These Connected?” to address the significant barrier that unpaid childcare responsibilities pose to women’s participation in the labour force. Moderated by Prakriti Sharma, the panel featured insights from Bidisha Mondal, Divya Singh Kohli, and Sruthi Kutty. The discussion focused on:
- Exploring how access to reliable and affordable childcare can empower women economically.
- Highlighting the potential of childcare solutions to boost women’s workforce participation.
- Stressing the need for comprehensive policy interventions to address childcare responsibilities effectively.
Both events underscored the importance of targeted solutions and robust policies to advance women’s empowerment and economic inclusion in India. Watch the session recording here
