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star this property date less than 2017-07-03more like thismore than 2017-07-03
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
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star this property question text Her Majesty's Government how the Department for International Development's strategic vision and plans reflect the specific recommendations of the UN High Level Panel (1) to support informal women workers, and (2) to invest in the recognition, redistribution and reduction of women's unpaid care work. more like this
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Baroness Goudie more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
star this property answer text <p>In January 2017 the Department for International Development launched an Economic Development Strategy which includes a strong emphasis on supporting women workers to overcome barriers to opportunities; including unpaid care.</p><p>DFID is already supporting informal women workers to secure property rights and increase their access to finance and markets. In the Niger Delta DFID is working with women farmers and entrepreneurs to increase yields and sales from cassava, palm oil and fisheries.</p><p>New partnerships with business under the Work and Opportunities for Women programme, will improve job opportunities and working conditions for informal women workers in supply chains, with the intention of also addressing the burden of unpaid care.</p><p>In addition, the Department’s research on women’s economic empowerment has increased global recognition and commitments on the importance of an increased focus on care.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Bates more like this
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less than 2017-07-10T13:46:18.423Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T13:46:18.423Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Bates more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this