Gender Focused Economic Reforms
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Period of Intervention: September 2019 – ongoing
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Project Summary
As part of the Center for Research and Security Studies’ (CRSS) ongoing advocacy for economic reforms, the Center has undertaken an unprecedented initiative to foster women economic empowerment through a dialogue on gender inclusive economic reforms. The endeavor aims to underscore the importance of women economic empowerment and participation, harmonization of policies and interdepartmental synergies, revision of Small and Medium Enterprises’ (SME) definition and gender inclusive Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) to close the gender gap for the future of Pakistan’s economic stability. It is envisaged to bring on radar the issues related to gender focused economic reforms in the upper and lower houses, for consideration and incorporation for and in Pakistan’s economic reforms agenda. economic reforms agenda.
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"For the past nine years, I have been living in Pakistan. Being part of different youth initiatives here has allowed me to witness the incredible warmth and hospitality of the Pakistani people, and how they empathize with young Afghans like me. The Pak-Afghan Youth Peace Initiative by CRSS has helped me realize my potential as a youth and refugee leader. I'm determined to spread the messages of peace and friendship that I am taking away from this fellowship."