… the European Commission report Women active in the ICT sector concludes that including more women in the digital … new skills and acts as a catalyst in the delivery of public services such as education, employment, healthcare and … and support staff by December 2015. As Simula is a public entity, this commitment responds to the objectives of …
… policy area Tourism is the third largest socio-economic sector in the EU. Research shows that tourism has become one … economic empowerment and access to resources. The tourism sector has a considerable potential for the development of … programmes: a gender mainstreaming programme for the public and private sectors of the tourism industry and the …
… step-by-step toolkit for implementing gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) in the EU is designed for … EU institutions, bodies and agencies. It supports publicsector buyers in advancing gender equality through the …
… In this broad context, cultural policy is the area of public policymaking that governs activities related to the arts and culture. Such policy governs a sector of immense complexity, embracing a range of … the theatre (34% of women versus 29% of men) and visited a public library (37% of women versus 32% of men) over the …
… and significant strain on the global economy and public health systems. It is also highlighting, and … and to their mental and physical wellbeing. The private sector has a responsibility to use its power, influence and … uncertainty, the WEPs are a great resource for the private sector to help them protect the most vulnerable groups. The …
… contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth in the EU Public procurement accounts for a major part of the European economy. Every year, public authorities in the EU spend around 14 % of gross … increase the representation of women in the construction sector [6] . GRPP can contribute to closing the gender pay …
… at the job prospects of women and men in the ICT sector, in view of the high demand for ICT specialists during … (e.g. tagging images online). Full potential of the ICT sector cannot be realised without gender equality Recent … digitalised and knowledge-based economies. The STEM sector and in particular the ICT sector have increased in …
… Gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) is a gender mainstreaming tool to promote gender equality through public procurement [1] . GRPP is procurement that promotes … the purchase of works, supplies or services by publicsector bodies. This means that buyers and suppliers look at …
… Women rely more on public infrastructure for work—life balance Access to quality and sustainable public infrastructure such as care and educational … the commuting times of women working in the private sector were shorter than those of equivalent men and those of …
… change and outlines how organisations in the ICT sector can boost equal opportunities and gender-equality … could be improved through legislation, policies, funding, public–private partnerships and information networks. … benefit of work-life balance measures must inform all public policy initiatives from the planning stage. An …
… housing, water and sanitation, solid waste management, and public transport. Applying a gender lens to ERDF funds and … to consider the needs of women and men in the informal sector. Poor women, living in unplanned settlements, are … waste). Third, there is resistance on the part of public institutions to the subject of gender equality, while …
… Public procurement and the promotion of gender equality are … all-important and natural link between gender equality and public procurement. Spanish publicsector law: The best example of national procurement law …
… GRPP is often subsumed under socially responsible public procurement (SRPP) strategies without being specifically referred to. However, when public procurement strategies include specific gender … cycle, GRPP implementation does increase. Examples of public procurement strategies including gender equality as an …
… What is gender-responsive public procurement Definition of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) GRPP is procurement that promotes … achieve equality between women and men by focusing on how public resources are collected and spent ( [2] ). The gender …
… in the policy area The European Union (EU) fisheries sector, the third largest in the world, provided … … set[s] out the priorities, objectives, the estimated public financial resources required and deadlines for its … between fisheries actors and other local private and public stakeholders. Together, they design and implement a …
… equality between women and men by focusing on how public resources are collected and spent [1] . The gender … money actually spent ( ex post ). An important element of public spending or expenditure into which the gender dimension can be integrated is public procurement contracts. In this way, GRPP can be …
… farming. While agriculture is the major food-producing sector, rural development is related to the promotion of the … (Article 12) animal welfare requirements (Article 13) public health (Article 168(1)) and economic social and … agents to productive resources, opportunities and public services. In several objectives, actions for …