📋 Tender Overview
PROJECT DETAILS
Project number:
2024.2171.7
Status:
ongoing project
Responsible organizational unit:
3600 North Africa
Contact person:
Anette Funk anette.funk@giz.de
Partner countries:
Middle East, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia
SUMMARY
Goals:
The political and economic participation of women in the MENA region has been strengthened.
Client:
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Project partners:
Arab Women's Organization
Financier:
not available
ORDER VOLUME
Overall project:
(including all previous, current and subsequent project phases, if applicable)
23,500,000 euros
Current project:
10,000,000 euros
COMBINED FINANCING
not available
PREVIOUS PROJECT
2021.2190.3
Gender-equitable and inclusive politics and economy in the MENA region
SUCCESSOR PROJECT
not available
DURATION
Overall project:
(including all previous, current and subsequent project phases, if applicable)
December 20, 2021 - February 29, 2028
Current project:
01.03.2025 - 29.02.2028
OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED
not available
FURTHER INFORMATION
Project website
not available
DEVELOPMENT POLICY IDENTIFIERS
Gender equality
Main goal
Democratic and inclusive governance
Main goal
Inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities
Significant secondary objective
CRS KEY
15170 women's rights organizations and movements as well as state institutions
EVALUATION
not available
PROJECT DESCRIPTION (DE)
Initial situation:
Women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA region) are still underrepresented in political and economic life and therefore have only limited opportunities to shape important political and economic decisions. Although several countries in the region have introduced regulations to improve women's participation, their perspectives and needs remain largely ignored in negotiations at the national and regional levels. Furthermore, the ongoing and escalating conflicts in the region are creating additional obstacles for women, undermining the progress already made towards equality.
Objective:
The political and economic participation of women in the MENA region is strengthened.
Approach:
The project primarily aims to strengthen the political and economic participation of women in the MENA region through targeted measures and cooperation. It focuses on the implementation of the following measures:
•The project offers tailored consulting services and development opportunities for those responsible in business and politics, thereby increasing the impact of their work. Tried and tested approaches are adopted permanently.
•The project brings together regional leaders to specifically address challenges that improve women's participation.
The project shares successful and innovative strategies throughout the region.
•It advocates for women's fundamental human rights, ensuring they can influence policies that advance equality and
