Resources

The GST network aims to fill persistent information gaps in understanding the importance of gender and social inclusion issues within trade and investment policy making and programming. The GST network has developed an initial database of knowledge products to be discussed, shared and disseminated which can be filtered by category, as outlined below. This is a living database that will be updated as new materials become available. If there is something you would like added to the database, please do not hesitate to let us know.

As a basic resource, we refer you to the GST Glossary of Trade and Gender terms. It includes key terms used in trade as well as gender policies and negotiations.

Training resources: Entries include actual course materials for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes that address gender equality in international trade. UNCTAD is the main but not the only provider of training materials.

Background materials: Wide range of briefing materials, substantive analytical studies and access to data on the relation between trade and gender equality assisting those seeking a deeper understanding of the justification for and challenges to formulating and implementing gender and trade policies.

Development organisations: Mission statements or objectives in respect of gender equality as defined by intergovernmental international, multilateral, or regional organisations engaged in making or advising on policies for economic development.

Associations and NGOs: Selected civil society organisations’ positions on GESI and trade, information on the main global and regional networks and international NGOs motivated by gender equality as a rights-based concern in the field of trade, and information on international business associations which seek to promote women’s small and medium scale engagement in international trading.

Organization	Content	Comments
The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women (EASSI)	EASSI is cooperating with the East African Women in Business Platform to create awareness and compliance of trade facilitation policies with global gender equality standards and enhance women’s participation in regional and international trade.	Sub-regional non-profit organisation that strengthens the capacity of women and civil society organisations in governance, leadership, economic empowerment, policy advocacy initiatives and peace and security. Member organizations in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Somalia.
Women in Informal Employment (WIEGO)	Annual Reports videos and numerous papers and publications illustrating extent and nature of informal work in cities and selected sectors including 'global care chains' and work on e.g. Collective bargaining in informal sector work.	A long-standing influential global action-research-policy network of individuals and institutions. Seeks to increase the voice and visibility of informal workers especially women at local, national and global levels. Works especially in focal cities: Accra, Lima, Delhi, Mexico City and Dakar.
IWEC Foundation	Organisational materials, member log-ins includes some relevant background materials (e-g. the content on this link is based on a study of AfCFTA by UNECA).	The IWEC Foundation is a Global Non-for-Profit Organization that Helps Women-Owned Businesses Connect and Grow. Members include businesswomen from 42 countries.
The African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET)	Website shares experiences information and strategies among African women's NGOs, Women's development and gender equality through advocacy, training and communications. Aspires to strategically link national regional and global level activities.	Is a pan- African membership-based feminist network based in Nairobi with over 700 members across 46 African countries. Interest in the economy and regional/continental integration but no specific programme/activities on trade.
Action Aid UK	Describes programmes and events publication "From Rhetoric to Rights: Gender-Just Trade."	Action Aid promotes women's and girls rights in 3 areas: violence against women, economic empowerment and humanitarian support. Under empowerment it has published "Gender Just Trade".