The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published its report analysing policies in support of women's economic development by members of the Development Assistance Committee. It shows, inter alia, that sub-Saharan Africa is in the top two regions that receive the highest volume of aid in support of women's economic empowerment (WEE).

This paper presents the findings of an examination of OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members’ efforts to advance women’s economic he different types of policies within which WEE is incorporated. It also highlights examples of good practices and offers policy options for development co-operation actors to support the advancement of WEE, and ultimately the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and SDG5 in particular.

Please read the full report here.