Title: Promoting Women in Development through Advocacy and Research (PROWID).

POPLINE Document Number: 129015

Corporate Author(s):

United States. Agency for International Development [USAID]. Office of Women in Development

Source citation:

Washington, D.C., USAID, Office of Women in Development, 1997 Jun. 2 p. (Factsheet: WIDWorks)

Abstract:

Aiming to promote the full participation of women in development, the Office of Women in Development funded Promoting Women in Development through Advocacy and Research (PROWID) in 1995, a 4-year grants program to be implemented by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) and the Center for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA). PROWID supports gender-related, operations research which promotes policies and programs sensitive to women's development needs; tests innovative pilot projects designed to enhance the economic, political, and social status of women; and supports advocacy programs which offer women the opportunity for greater participation in political, civic, and community life. PROWID will award more than 30 grants over the program period. Funding focuses upon key areas such as economic growth, political participation, violence against women, the environment, and reproductive health and rights. Program implementation is described.

Keywords:

United States
Developing Countries
Promotion
Women in Development
Women's Status
Operations Research
Programs
Funds
Nongovernmental Organizations
USAID
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Marketing
Economic Factors
Economic Development
Socioeconomic Factors
Program Evaluation
Organization and Administration
Research Methodology
Financial Activities
Organizations
Government Agencies