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<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>
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