In this episode, Dr. Barbara Ky, Director of Gender at the UEMOA Commission delves into the critical topic of gender mainstreaming within the ministries, institutions and public policies across UEMOA countries. She explores the importance of gender-budgeting and sectoral specialists in crafting gender-equitable public policies. Dr. Ky underscores that fostering positive masculinities and actively engaging men and boys in the pursuit of gender equality and women’s empowerment presents a crucial opportunity, ultimately benefiting everyone.

Our host, Mame Diarra Diop, is a journalist and radio producer in Mali. Find out more about our work here: www.oecd.org/en/about/directora…t-africa-club.html