Outcome PNG_D_2.3

Services are gender responsive and enhances women's economic opportunities and livelihoods

Infrastructure development remains a big priority for the PNG government and is also well supported by bilateral partners Australia, New Zealand, Japan and China. UN Women has found a place to influence the gender responsiveness of market infrastructure development by engaging in the market development committees and advocating that women vendors are represented. Usually before deployment of the construction, the market has to be relocated and women were seldomly. In Kimbe, UN Women involvement made a difference as vendors are well taken care of in the temporary market before construction commences in the new market. With UN Women facilitation, women vendors have also been consulted and made input on the design.

Services are gender responsive and enhances women's economic opportunities and livelihoods

Gender-sensitive and inclusive market infrastructure were improved across 11 markets through refurbishment of market structures in Kimbe and Wabag, installation of of water taps in the market for people with disability. The establishment of Market Vendors Associations and their representation in the market authority increased the voice to promote ‘leave no one behind’ concept. The Associations promoted safety of women and creation of enabling environment to support business activities in the markets. Through the capacity bilding initiatives, market authorities developed gender sensitive Market Operations Plan, Risk Management Plan, and Conflict Resolution Plan that promoted good governance and management of markets by market authorities and created economic opportunities for women.