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Gender-Inclusive Planning

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About This Trend

Efforts to achieve gender equality are ongoing worldwide, with diverse strategies being employed. Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) is a key method, assessing the impact of policies on different genders and adjusting as necessary. For instance,Moroccohas successfully implemented GRB for over a decade, inspiring theUN Women Ethiopia Country Officeto follow suit. Further, specialized departments likeZurich's Office of Gender Equalityand theWhite House Gender Policy Councilin the U.S. are being established to address these issues. Innovative practices are also emerging, like using crowdsourced data to improve women's safety and infrastructure. Examples include Australia'sFree to Be campaignidentifying unsafe areas, Swedish teenage girlsdesigning a parkin Umea, and women in Liberiapinpointing optimal locationsfor water and sanitation facilities. Cities likeViennaand several inIndiaare spearheading gender mainstreaming initiatives, enhancing public spaces with features like improved lighting and women-friendly facilities.

Trend Updates

Feb. 26, 2024 — Seismic shift in everyday usage

  • More people than ever are using this technology and it is now more evident that it will be part of the ongoing landscape...

Feb. 26, 2023 — Federal Regulations spike Demand

  • Because of continued interest in this technology and a favorable environment for growth...

Feb. 26, 2021 — Pandemic recalibrates supply

  • People are unable to create and devote time to innovating this critical technology now

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