Outcome AUL_D_1.4

Gender equality stakeholders have the essential evidence they need to make informed decisions (2023 – 2026)

AGCCI: Results: Stakeholders in education and particularly in the digital sector make informed decisions that lead towards enhance d gender equality results as a result of improved awareness on exis ting gender digital divide through media campaigns and the stakeholders' consultatio ns undertaken at various levels . Contribution: The UNW LO through its AGCCI program in collaboration with UNW country offices and implementing partners such as AUC, IT U and UN agencies, has played a leading role in planning and coordinating awareness raising mechanisms that help stakeholders make informed decisions in the digital sector. These include media campaigns, newsletters & bulletins con sisting of real-life stories of young girl coders, stakeholders’ experience sharing and consultation work shops , advocacy work including in global platforms such as CSW. Partners: Partners such as AUC, ITU and UN agencies (UNICEF, UNESCO and UNECA) have contributed to the review of the “Continental communication strategy” developed under AGCCI and its materia lization , donors provided financial a nd material support, the ministry focal points (education, gender and ICT) in each of the 11 target COs have also played a major role in the process of creating community awareness (through national TV, Radio and print media) on gender and digitization, the existing digital gender gap as well as on the need to encourage young girl to study STEMS in schools.

Gender equality stakeholders have the essential evidence they need to make informed decisions (2023 – 2026)

Efforts to enhance access to knowledge and evidence on gender equality at the continental level progressed despite delays caused by coordination challenges among stakeholders and late funding transfers. The African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) advanced these goals through events like a mini hackathon at Youth Connect Africa 2024 and a continental STEM conference co-organized with UNESCO and the AU. These initiatives fostered networks for gender equality and innovation, with AGCCI alumni sharing their experiences and program impacts. Partnerships, such as Siemens' "EmpowHer program," further supported young girls’ access to technology and mentorship, laying the groundwork for AGCCI Phase III to strengthen multi-stakeholder coordination and promote gender equality in STEM.