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Generate Evidence
Credible, gender-responsive evidence
→How We Create Change
Our Theory of Change
A clear pathway from evidence and agency to inclusive and sustainable economic development across Africa.
Our strategic logic
From focused action to structural change
If CGE Africa generates credible evidence, strengthens agency, influences decisions, builds institutional capacity and mobilizes partnerships, structural barriers to women’s economic participation will be reduced.
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Strengthen Agency
Voice and agency of women and underserved groups
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Influence Decisions
Public policy and investment decisions
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Build Capacity
Institutional capacity and accountability
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Mobilize Partners
Strategic partnerships for scale
Then
Structural barriers to women’s economic participation are reduced
↓The change we seek
Greater access and economic agency
Women and underserved populations gain the resources, opportunities and influence required to participate fully in economic life.
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Finance
Greater access to affordable finance and financial services.
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Markets
Greater access to markets, customers and value chains.
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Productive Resources
Greater access to land, assets, technology and inputs.
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Decent Work
Greater access to quality jobs and decent working conditions.
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Leadership
Greater opportunity to lead and shape institutions and communities.
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Decision-making
Greater voice and influence in decisions that affect lives.
Our long-term contribution
More equitable, inclusive and sustainable economic development across Africa.
The complete framework
See the pathway at a glance
The visual framework brings together our five strategic actions, the barriers they address, and the economic outcomes they are designed to influence.
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CGE Africa Theory of Change