We work with Local Governments address barriers faced by women in public procurement. We support local governments to adopt comprehensive approaches to gender-responsive procurement. To achieve this, local governments must ;
Pass adequate bylaws on gender-responsive procurement, which include set-asides/preferences for women-owned businesses.
Create synergies between gender equality, public procurement, and women’s economic empowerment frameworks with measurable targets.
Address the access to finance issues faced by women-owned businesses.
Prioritize the collation and publication of gender disaggregated data in public procurement.
Simplify the procurement process by removing bid and performance guarantees in procurements targeting women-owned businesses.
Engage in capacity building and advocacy programs on gender-responsive requirements.