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Development Co-operation Report 2024

Tackling Poverty and Inequalities through the Green Transition

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Faced with multiple priorities, including the imperative of accelerating the global green transition, development co-operation providers are at risk of losing sight of a silent, yet devastating crisis that has been unfolding even before the COVID-19 pandemic: the alarming increase of poverty and inequalities in low and middle-income countries. And yet, not only are ending poverty and reducing inequalities at the core of their mandates, both are also essential to meeting their broader ambitions in terms of sustainable development worldwide. What opportunities – and risks – is the climate priority posing for the fight against poverty and inequality? Can just, green transitions reinvigorate development agendas? How can international development co-operation policy and finance help? Bringing together the latest evidence, data and insights from governments, academia, international organisations and civil society, the OECD Development Co-operation Report 2024 provides policy makers with concrete ways of delivering on their commitments to improve the lives of billions while fostering green, just transitions around the world.

English Also available in: French

Socio-economic benefits of gender responsive policies

Gender equality is a powerful engine for economic growth and resilience. This chapter discusses how closing gender gaps can result in greater productivity, economic growth and human development. Drawing on a vast literature and insights and lessons from the International Monetary Fund’s work with member countries such as Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, among others, highlights the importance of tailored policy advice with a gender lens, and capacity development initiatives. It examines the importance of decisive policy action to close persistent gender gaps in labour force participation and tackling gender inequalities in work, education, access to technology and other opportunities. It calls for collaboration with development and multilateral partners to leverage collective expertise and resources to address persistent barriers to gender equality.

English Also available in: French

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