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Black Women Fill Fewer Leadership Roles, Says BWA

Published date: 
17 Apr 2009
A census released by the Business Women's Association (BWA) in April has indicated that the percentage of black female directors has decreased.   

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 16:21
Publisher: 
Commission on Gender Equality (CGE)
Author: 
Suraya William - Parliamentary officer
Published Date: 
2003
Abstract: 

Countries should act to empower women and should take steps to eliminate inequalities between men and women as soon as possible by adopting appropriate measures to improve women's ability to earn income beyond traditional occupations, achieve economic self-reliance and ensure women's equal access to the labour market, and social security systems.

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Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000

Microfinance and the Empowerment of Women

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 15:36
Publisher: 
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.ilo.org/
Author: 
Linda Mayoux
Published Date: 
2005
Abstract: 
Funding for micro-finance programmes is set to increase further in the years to come, also with the intention to promote gender policies.
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Microfinance and the Empowerment of Women

AgriBEE Charter Brings Hope To the Poor

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 27/04/2008 - 18:30
Publisher: 
BuaNews
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.buanews.gov.za/
Author: 
Nthambeleni Gabara
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

There would be a larger representation of black women in the agriculture sector in South Africa.

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AgriBEE Charter Brings Hope To the Poor

Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 27/04/2008 - 18:21
Publisher: 
The International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.ifc.org/
Abstract: 
Access to finance in South Africa is not equal across all groups. Race and gender remain important variables in the lack of access, and black African women are at the bottom of the pile. This fact sheet evaluates the challenges and opportunities to government and financial institutions in addressing this key issue.
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Access to Finance for Women Entrepreneurs in South Africa: Challenges and Opportunities
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