The Gender and Inclusion Summit was conceptualised in 2022 as an annual event to provide an inclusive platform to explore transformative ways to advance gender equity, inclusion and gender-responsive governance in Africa. The Summit will explore gender-inclusive pathways to poverty reduction and the impacts of multidimensional deprivations on health, education, livelihood, and living standards. GS-24 would also leverage the collective power of government, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships for inclusive development.
Speaking about the upcoming event, the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, Dr Tayo Aduloju stated that ‘the Summit’s theme is deeply rooted in the transformative vision of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and provides a comprehensive roadmap for a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future for all’. He further stated that “The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023 ranks Nigeria 109th out of 125 countries, indicating severe hunger levels, with women, girls and persons with disabilities facing higher food insecurity. Conflict, climate risks, widening income gaps, food insecurity and inflation have exacerbated rising levels of poverty and inequalities.
The Executive Director of the Policy Innovation Centre, Dr Osasuyi Dirisu stated that “the intersection of poverty and gender inequity underscores profound challenges in health, livelihood, and living conditions, particularly evident in Nigeria. Many families are experiencing severe poverty, aggravated by disparities in access to resources and opportunities. Addressing these poverty-related challenges requires avenues for promoting gender equity through holistic partnerships. GS-24 will offer a platform to discuss and develop strategies for addressing poverty through a gender lens.”
The Summit will be a two-day hybrid (physical and virtual) event comprising plenary, breakout sessions, oral and poster presentations, learning workshops, exhibitions, side and networking events.
About Policy Innovation Centre:
The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first national institutionalised behavioural initiative in Africa supporting the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for social impact. The PIC is an initiative of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) and the convener of the Gender and Inclusion Summit. The Summit was conceptualised in 2022 as an annual event to provide an inclusive platform for evidence-driven and contextually relevant solutions to advance gender and social inclusion.
