Policy Brief: Donor Investment in the Care Economy

Women's heavy and unequal responsibility for paid and unpaid care is increasingly recognized as a key barrier to their social, political and economic empowerment and broader objectives like sustainable development and inclusive growth.

During what many call a "moment" for the global care agenda, some governments and donors have announced significant new commitments and investments in care.

This brief advocates for action by donors to increase investments in feminist care programming provides practical guidance, identifies programmatic priorities and entry points, and highlights strong program examples. It starts by mapping key trends and gaps in the global landscape of care programs and outlines ten recommendations for donors to deliver feminist care programming.