Mauritius: Budget 2018-2019 - Enhancement of Gender Equality and Support to the Elderly

press release

One of the pathways on the country's transformative journey announced in Budget 2018-2019 is the enhancement of the role and participation of women in the country's development and strengthening support to the elderly.

Measures announced with regards to gender equality comprise the introduction of a Gender Equality Bill to set a strong and comprehensive legal framework for gender mainstreaming, , a study to be carried out on the introduction of gender-based budgeting, and a chapter on gender mainstreaming in the 3 Year Rolling Strategic Plan. Ministries and public-sector institutions will also be required to publish a Gender Policy Statement in their annual report.

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