The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday adopted a gender equality strategy aimed at integrating this factor into all its activities with a view to “more inclusive and equitable economic growth and resilience”.
“This means, in a more systematic way, examining the macroeconomic consequences of gender inequalities when they are decisive at this level, assessing the consequences of shocks and policies on each gender and providing precise and strategic advice macroeconomic and financial areas, as well as capacity development support,” said the Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva.
She added, in a statement in Washington, that “crises, including the pandemic and wars, have serious consequences for the lives and livelihoods of women, compounding the effects of climate change and increased global fragility. . These changes are exacerbating existing gender inequalities and increasingly, IMF member countries are improving their policies to implement measures that take these issues into account”.
“Mainstreaming gender equality at the IMF begins with recognizing that narrowing gender disparities goes hand in hand with stronger economic growth, stronger economic stability and resilience, and reduced gender inequalities. revenue. Well-designed macroeconomic, structural and financial policies can contribute to concrete and inclusive results and equitably benefit women, girls and society in general,” she continued. And to conclude that “the successful implementation of this strategy will help member countries achieve more inclusive and equitable economic growth and resilience”. When women succeed, countries succeed.”
With MAP