Policy Brief: Donor Investment in the Care Economy

Women’s heavy and unequal responsibility for paid and unpaid care responsibilities is increasingly being recognized as a key barrier to their social, political and economic empowerment, and to wider objectives like sustainable development and inclusive growth.

During what many are calling a "moment" for the global care agenda, some governments and donors have announced significant new commitments and investments on care.

This brief advocates for action by donors to increase investments in feminist care programming, and provides practical guidance, identifies programmatic priorities and entry points, and highlights strong program examples. It starts by mapping some of the key trends and gaps in the global landscape of care programs, and goes on to outline ten recommendations for donors to deliver feminist care programming.