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Gender equality and female empowerment policy

US AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
March 2012

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This report presents USAID’s policy on gender equality and female empowerment designed to enhance women’s empowerment and reduce gender gaps. "The goal of this policy is to improve the lives of citizens around the world by advancing equality between females and males, and empowering women and girls to participate fully in and benefit from the development of their societies. It will be addressed through integration of gender equality and female empowerment throughout the Agency’s Program Cycle and related processes: in strategic planning, project design and implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. This integrated approach positions the Agency to address gender gaps and the constraints that hold women back"

USAID policy on standards for accessibility for the disabled in USAID-financed construction

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (IUSAID)
2005

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This document provides standards for new renovation or construction projects funded by USAID to ensure access by people with disabilities. The use of these guidelines is required in all USAID requests for assistance in construction and alteration. This guidance includes a provision for a waiver of the application of standards in certain circumstances

Fourth report on the implementation of USAID disability policy

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID)
2005

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This document outlines the organisational priorities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The organisation aims to achieve the following: increase the focus on technical assistance to missions, offices, and disabled people’s organisations; establish mechanisms for identifying, documenting, and sharing best practices; increase the recruitment and level of people with disabilities working within USAID; and increase the level of activity and effectiveness of the agency disability team

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