Many organizations have attempted to track funding for gender equality in recent years and we’ve all reached the same conclusion: The data is a mess.
For well over a decade, there has been mounting political support for advancing women's and girls’ rights and economic opportunities. Despite this, the current data doesn't allow us to know whether rhetoric is being matched with effective investments.
In a year when financing for gender equality is high on the agenda, we must find ways to better measure the programs and impact we’re having. If we really want progress on gender equality, we need a new approach.