Key information
Research track: Track 4- Changing the Story
Countries and regions: Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe
Researchers: Memory Pamella Kadau
Summary
This research explores how equitable and decolonial feminist approaches can shape the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to better support women in the informal sector within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. It investigates the necessity of a decolonial feminist foreign policy (FFP) framework to mitigate concerns about free trade agreements and enhance women’s economic empowerment. The study aims to analyze existing FFP frameworks, their interaction with free trade agreements, and the role of grassroots feminist movements in advocating for more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
Advocacy Asks
- Fairtrade agreements that incorporate social and environmental justice.
- Enhanced access to education and financial resources for women.
- Value chain linkages that benefit women in the informal sector.
- Secure land ownership rights for women.
- Recognition and support for unpaid care work by women.
Methodology
- Literature and Policy Review,
- Policy Document Analysis,
- Comparative Analysis,
- Evaluation of Advocacy Initiatives,
- Recommendations Development.
