Development Initiatives

How do we move from gender-relevant to #GenderResponsive and ultimately, gender-transformative #ClimateFinance? We partnered with The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation to analyse the reporting, availability and tracking of gender-relevant climate finance in Rwanda and understand the barriers that women’s rights organisations (#WROs) face accessing it. Addressing inequalities requires targeted resources and policies to close critical gaps. Read our new briefing: https://lnkd.in/e5zATSqK Fionna Smyth, Hayley Lelourec, Bonface Owino, Alexander Miller, Charlotte dos Santos Pruth, Annika Flensburg, Stephen Chacha, Mariam Ibrahim, Martha Getachew Bekele, FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network, Pan African Climate Justice Alliance, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

Good people doing good work for the good of Africa 🌍 It has been an absolute honour to engage with the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) Presidency, led by H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister for Climate Change and Demography, Ministry of Planning and Development, Ethiopia, and his team. We discussed the importance of using data and evidence to sharpen Africa's negotiating positions. It was also a pleasure to meet Mr. Ali Mohamed, Climate Change Advisor for Kenya and Chair of the African Group of Negotiators (AGN) on Climate Change. We discussed the challenges posed by debt resulting from concessional loans for climate action in Africa. Development Initiatives has been invited to the 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) to discuss our recent findings on the use of debt instruments for climate action in Africa, as well as our forthcoming publication on financing the climate-gender-disability nexus in Africa. Grateful for our partners Pan African Climate Justice Alliance Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa I'm still in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire,  attending AMCEN, and I'll be here until the 7th for the Climate Change Partners meeting later this week. If you're around, let's link up! Fionna Smyth, Hayley Lelourec, Bonface Owino, Alexander Miller, Stephen Chacha, Mariam Ibrahim, AFRICAN DISABILITY FORUM (ADF) #Africa #Climate #Gender #CCDAXII #AMCENX

Today, Mariam Ibrahim will help moderate discussions at the UN Climate Change 2024 Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance in Arusha. This year's theme is accelerating #climate action and resilience through #GenderResponsive financing, which we explore through a case study on #Rwanda in a new briefing with The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation: https://lnkd.in/e5zATSqK Mariam's session at 14:30 East #Africa Time covers the role of #data, reporting and #transparency. Our recent report by euan ritchie sets out challenges with #ClimateFinance reporting and how to make it more transparent, detailed and consistent, a key issue for #COP29 and beyond: https://lnkd.in/e9viUemd Follow the meeting live here: https://lnkd.in/eqAt7zKK Martha Getachew Bekele Pan African Climate Justice Alliance FEMNET - African Women's Development and Communication Network United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Women's Environment & Development Organization Stephen Chacha

Addressing gender inequality is not just a moral imperative; it is also a strategic necessity in the fight against climate change. Closing the data gap in gender and climate adaptation is crucial for developing targeted interventions that empower women and enhance resilience in vulnerable communities. By understanding how climate impacts men and women differently, we can craft solutions that are inclusive, equitable, and effective. The recent analysis by Development Initiatives underscores the importance of robust, gender-disaggregated data in shaping policies and unlocking funding that drives sustainable progress. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gDxynQ6T #GenderEquality #ClimateAdaptation #DataForDevelopment #SustainableSolutions #InclusionMatters

Loans for #climate action are adding to #Africa's debt burden. Ahead of the 12th Climate Change and Development in Africa Conference, Martha Getachew Bekele and Alexander Miller analyse debt resulting from public concessional loans for climate #mitigation and #adaptation received by African countries, arguing that: 📑 Public, grant-based financing should be prioritised and significantly increased in line with need. 📑 The International Development Association's support for climate action should be primarily grant-based and cover as many eligible countries as possible, with a focus on low-income countries at risk of climate disaster. 📑 The attribution of fiscal effort for climate investments funded through loans needs to be reconsidered. To some degree, loans should count towards recipients' Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. Read our latest factsheet: https://lnkd.in/eay9XiNk #CCDA Pan African Climate Justice Alliance PACJA Stephen Chacha Mariam Ibrahim Fionna Smyth United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

📑 The SDGs Kenya Forum seeks a consultant / team to enhance county-level planning, policy, budgeting and service delivery in #Kenya. ⭐ Develop a County #Development Index 2024 ⭐ Foster #devolution by highlighting aspirations in the statutory delegation of powers from central to sub-national government ⭐ Enhance comparability of Counties and strengthen their capacity to perform ⭐ Create a benchmark for the generation of future trends for other countries and strengthening partnerships among counties You will have: ⭐ 5+ years experience with the #SDGs ⭐ 8+ years experience in areas such as accountability, budgeting, finance, policy development, national and county-level programmes ⭐ Read more and apply by 31 August: https://lnkd.in/eywZ832a Fionna Smyth Stephen Chacha Martha Getachew Bekele Mariam Ibrahim Eastone Owino Bonface Owino Ann Kinoti. Christian Mumo Emily Omego MDF, BCOM, CPK (K) Mohammed Ali-Hassan Oscar Adem Shiela Oguda

On #WorldHumanitarianDay, Development Initiatives stands in solidarity with organisations responding to #humanitarian crises around the world, calling for the protection of civilians, including their staff. #ActForHumanity #NotATarget 👉http://bit.ly/3McqewW

📑 The SDGs Kenya Forum seeks a consultant to facilitate discussions on the Beijing Platform for Action and #GenderEquality and document the outcomes. You will have: ⭐ Proven experience in facilitating workshops and meetings on gender equality and empowerment of #women. ⭐ In-depth knowledge of the Beijing Platform for Action and related #gender equality frameworks. ⭐ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. ⭐ Strong analytical and report-writing skills. ⭐ Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and manage dynamic discussions. ⭐ Review the full terms of reference and apply no later than COB 16 August East #Africa Time: https://lnkd.in/edr6YHku Claudia Wells Fionna Smyth Women in GIS, Kenya (WIGISKE) Cepei Think Tank Data2X, United Nations Foundation Equal Measures 2030 International Civil Society Centre Stephen Chacha Mariam Ibrahim

We are delighted to partner with the African Population and Health Research Center, UBOS Uganda Bureau of Statistics and others in our work to strengthen sub-national #data systems in #Uganda, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We work in Kayunga and Masindi districts to improve the planning and effectiveness of local service delivery through better use of joined-up data. Our colleague Moses Obbo Owori explains more in this video: https://lnkd.in/dwveWJzP

Join today’s UN World Data Forum webinar from 10AM - 11AM ET for the official launch of the #Commit2Data campaign! This webinar will show how our collective actions could transform dialogue into actionable commitments, driving progress towards the #SDGs. Development Initiatives is proud to be making commitments to: 1. Improve the inclusivity of data systems, particularly working with local governments and actors to facilitate greater data use. 2. Strengthen inclusive data governance processes and promote responsible use of new technologies and ICT. Hear from distinguished speakers leading the way and learn how to submit and promote your own impactful #data commitments: https://lnkd.in/e749CKdj Open Data Watch PARIS21 DataKind World Data Lab Sightsavers Southern Voice United Nations Foundation Development Gateway: An IREX Venture Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data Papa Seck Equal Measures 2030 SDSN TReNDS SDGs Kenya Forum Claudia Wells Tichafara Chisaka