Gender Budgeting Response in African Economies: Access and Future Matter

Abstract

The chapter explores how African countries are striving to promote gender equality and inclusivity through their budgetary processes. It emphasises the importance of equitable access to resources and services for all genders. The study examines current initiatives and policy measures taken by African governments to integrate gender considerations into budget allocation and expenditure. It underscores the significance of addressing disparities in access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, particularly for women and marginalised groups. Furthermore, the chapter explores the potential future directions of gender budgeting in African economies, considering emerging challenges and opportunities. It discusses the need for sustained commitment and innovation to advance gender equality, reduce disparities, and promote inclusive economic growth. This chapter is qualitative and presents an overview of the gender budgeting response both globally and within the African continent. The sections are divided to address the issue of access to gender budgeting responses for African communities, the African government interventions and responses, and the future measures on Gender budgeting response. The chapter concludes that “gender budgeting response in African economies: access and future matter” underscores the crucial role of gender-responsive budgeting in fostering equitable development and offers insights into the evolving landscape of gender mainstreaming in African fiscal policies.