BOTSWANA CASE STUDY
- Formulation of a gender equality and mainstreaming policy, including an affirmative action that clearly specifies a commitment to achieving gender parity at all levels, including guidelines, princi-ples, targets and redress mechanisms. Programming recommendations include:
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