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Center for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) is a comprehensive research, capacity development, advocacy and advisory services nongovernmental organization registered in March, 2011. CGE AFrica provides technical support by mainstreaming gender equality into governments’ economic policies, budgets, development plans and sectoral strategies. Since 2011 CGE Africa has been developing capacities for the gender analysis of the region’s economies and conditions for positioning the women’s agenda in the new stage of trade opening which seeks to reduce the profound inequalities that characterize Africa. CGE Africa focuses on the alleviation of poverty and gender inequalities through the promotion of women’s enterprise and their role as economic agents, while addressing the structural and contextual causes that reproduce said inequalities. The overall goal of Center for Gender Economics in Africa is to contribute to the eradication of poverty and gender inequalities through a new focus on women’s economic empowerment and the role of women’s leadership in sustainable development. It is based on macro, meso and micro analyses of economic processes, while focusing on the economic empowerment of women. OUR VISION

An Africa, in which all countries economics are gender aware; where economic outcomes for men and women are the same. OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES ARE:

- To provide policymakers and development practitioners with the required skills and knowledge needed to identify and address gender biases in National-level Policies, Plans and Strategies
- To promote a stronger women’s entrepreneurial sector able to insert itself in local-continental sustainable development processes.
- To increase awareness about women’s contribution to countries economic development and poverty eradication. OUR PRIORITY AREAS
- Economic Opportunities for Women
- Economic Justice for Women
- Women's Leadership in Economic and Political Spheres

17/09/2026

CGE Africa’s August Newsletter is here! 🎉

August brought partnership, learning, energy transition conversations, and evidence-building at CGE Africa.

From engaging with partners at the EICCG Annual Partners Meeting in Accra and participating in the Future of Energy Conference 2026, to advancing our ongoing Gender Budget Analysis for Older Women in Lagos State, we continue to connect evidence, policy, and partnerships to drive more inclusive development.

⚡ One message remains clear: Africa’s energy transition must be gender-responsive if it is to be truly just and inclusive.

☕ Take a few minutes to explore our August highlights, reflections, and ongoing work.

📖 Read. Share. Engage. We would love to hear your thoughts!

15/09/2026

Some women spend their lives being the ones everyone can count on. They care for their families, nurture their communities, and make sure everyone else is okay.

But who takes care of them?

As the years go by, their needs can easily become an afterthought, and that is why initiatives that choose to show up for older women matter.

Care should not have an age limit, neither should dignity, good health, or the opportunity to live a fulfilling life.

Today, we celebrate CGE Africa for putting older women at the centre of its work and reminding us that meaningful impact is not always about doing something grand. Sometimes, it is simply about making sure someone who has spent a lifetime caring for others knows that she is cared for too.

14/09/2026

Climate Justice is Gender Justice!
Climate change is not gender-neutral, and climate action cannot be either.
Across Africa, women are on the frontlines of climate disruption, yet many still face unequal access to finance, land, technology, energy, markets, and decision-making.
This Global Week of Climate Action, the Center for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) calls for climate solutions that deliver economic justice, gender-responsive climate finance, resilient livelihoods, and meaningful participation.

A just transition must ensure that women are not only beneficiaries, but also leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and decision-makers in the green and blue economies.
There can be no climate justice without gender justice.

ActionAid Nigeria supports this campaign, funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada

09/09/2026

Powering Africa’s Industrial Transformation ⚡🌍

CGE Africa was pleased to participate in the Future of Energy Conference (FEC) 2026, held 25–26 August 2026 at Labadi Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Powering Africa’s Industrial Transformation: Energy Systems for Value Addition and Competitiveness.”
Convened by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), FEC 2026 brought together policymakers, industry, financial institutions, development partners, civil society, and researchers to shape pathways for an energy future that drives African industrialization, value addition, and long-term competitiveness.
One message stood out: Africa’s energy transition must go beyond access; it must power production, enterprise, and transformation.

For CGE Africa, this also reinforces an essential priority: Africa’s energy and industrial transformation must be inclusive by design. Women, youth, SMEs, and communities must be positioned not only as beneficiaries but also as economic actors, innovators, and leaders within emerging energy and industrial value chains.

At FEC 2026, we renewed our commitment to generate evidence, strengthen accountability, and advance gender-responsive pathways that connect energy investment with livelihoods, productive opportunities, and inclusive economic transformation.

Thank you to Africa Centre for Energy Policy for another important platform for African-led dialogue, learning, and action.

07/09/2026

Partnership, Learning and Impact | CGE Africa at the EICCG Annual Partners Meeting, Accra 🇬🇭

The Center for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) was pleased to participate in the Extractive Industry and Climate Change Governance (EICCG) Annual Partners Meeting, convened by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy(ACEP) in Accra, Ghana.
With Uchenna Idoko and Mike Okpe representing us, the meeting gave us a chance to reflect on progress, share implementation experiences, and learn from the work and innovations of fellow grantee organizations across the region.

For CGE Africa, the engagement was particularly meaningful. With ACEP's support, we implemented the IREWAM project, advancing our work at the intersection of women's economic empowerment, renewable energy, and climate resilience. ACEP is also supporting our ongoing two-year project, “Fostering Women’s Leadership in Fisheries and Aquaculture for Climate Change Resilience in Nigeria,” which concludes this year.

The Partners Meeting therefore offered us more than an opportunity to report on activities; it was a valuable space to share impact, reflect on what we have learned, listen to other grantees' experiences, and consider how these lessons can strengthen the next phase of our work.

We deeply value partnerships that create room not only for implementation, but also for learning, reflection, and collective growth.
Thank you to ACEP and our fellow partners for an enriching engagement. As our project nears completion, we're committed to translating the evidence and lessons into stronger pathways for women’s leadership, climate resilience, and inclusive development across Africa.

Africa Centre for Energy Policy

01/09/2026

GOVERNANCE MATTERS | HELLO SEPTEMBER!

An organization’s sustainability depends not only on its vision, but also on strong governance. An effective Board provides strategic direction, accountability, diverse expertise, and institutional credibility to guide growth and long-term impact.

At CGE Africa, our exceptional Board brings the experience, expertise, and commitment that strengthen our organization and guide its strategic direction.

Strong institutions are built intentionally. And strong governance is where sustainability begins.

Happy New Month!

Ifeoma Madueke Uju Agbanu-Obiora Madziga Adeleke Perdjon-Abel

29/08/2026

SPECIAL INVITATION 🎓🌊

Are you studying Fisheries or Aquaculture, or a recent graduate of the same course, looking to start or scale a business in the sector after your service year?
CGE Africa invites you to a practical virtual workshop exploring entrepreneurship opportunities in fisheries and aquaculture.

Join us to learn from real-world entrepreneurial experience and understand what it takes to turn an idea into a viable, sustainable enterprise.
Come with your questions. Come with your ideas. You may discover your next opportunity!

🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFTqYqbXO1DwOC3I7DokEfZuISv79Kuy22Y60KCB_Mia2kHQ/viewform

The workshop is part of the Fostering Women’s Leadership in Fisheries and Aquaculture for Climate Change Resilience in Nigeria project, supported by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP)

Uchenna Idoko Gloria Olatunde Asonye

12/08/2026

🌟 | From Our 2022 Archives

It’s midweek, a good time to look back at the work that continues to shape our journey.

In 2022, CGE Africa implemented “Promoting Men’s Involvement in Family Planning Service Utilization in Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State,” funded by Pathfinder International.

One lesson remains relevant: men are critical stakeholders in advancing gender equality. As influential actors across families, communities, culture, religion, and the economy, their engagement matters.

At CGE Africa, engaging men is intentional, from our Theory of Change to program implementation. We believe that sustainable gender transformation requires women’s leadership and men's engagement as allies to challenge harmful norms and advance equality.

💭 For fellow Women’s Rights Organizations: How intentionally are we engaging men as allies in our gender equality work?

07/08/2026

📬 Fresh off the press... Our July Newsletter is here! 🎉

July was a month of meaningful milestones at CGE Africa! From officially launching our new project to strengthen social protection and social service delivery for older women in Lagos State, to celebrating impactful partnerships, sharing exciting publication news, and honoring a valued colleague, there's so much to catch up on.

✨ Grab a cup of coffee☕ (or your favorite drink😎), take a quick read, and see how we're advancing gender-responsive and age-sensitive development ...one step at a time.

📖 We'd love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to like, comment, and share with others who are passionate about gender equality, social protection, and inclusive development.

06/08/2026

With ActionAid Nigeria – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

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