Implementing the Ethiopian national policy for women: by Women's Affairs Office (Government of Ethiopia)

By Women's Affairs Office (Government of Ethiopia)

The Federal Democratic executive of Ethiopia has declared its unequivocal dedication to the equitable socioeconomic improvement of girls, with the declaration of its nationwide coverage on ladies in 1993 and the promulgation of a brand new structure in 1995. in spite of the fact that, the implementation of the coverage is proving to be an impressive job. The paper highlights those demanding situations and discusses felony, regulatory, and institutional concerns which can hamper the implementation of the coverage.

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Key areas analyzed include the economic rights of women within a household; their access to productive resources, in particular land and other natural resources; gender issues related to labor; rights of organization; and mechanisms for enforcing rights or methods of settling disputes. Other social, political, and civil rights are not examined here. Chapter 3 focuses on the institutional arrangements for gender-sensitive planning at the regional levels. It studies five regions to understand the constraints to the effective planning, implementation, and delivery of services.

P. cm. (Directions in development) Includes bibliographical references. 83'09dc21 98-14106 CIP Page iii Contents Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Foreign Words v Acknowledgments vi Foreword viii Summary 1 Main Findings 2 Recommendations 3 Implications for Donors 5 1. Introduction and Background 6 Objectives 7 Scope 8 Organization 9 2. Legal Constraints to Implementation of the Women's Policy 10 Economic Resources within the Home 11 Customary Practices and the Constitution 17 Economic Resources outside the Home 18 Access to Land and Natural Resources 20 Laws Governing Organization 27 Access to Remedies for Settling Disputes 29 3.

The report is also a result of coordination between the Government, the World Bank and other donors in Ethiopia. While this report has been prepared under the guidance of both the Women's Affairs Office, Government of Ethiopia, and the World Bank management, it reflects cooperation and consultation with a number of donors who have helped in the preparation of this report. In particular, we mention the Government of Canada, which co-financed the training of the Ethiopian team in Participatory Rural Appraisals.

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