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GENDER EQUALITY IN ACTION THE OPEC FUND’S CONTRIBUTION The institution’s strategy identifies gender inclusion as a guiding principle. Examples worldwide show how this is being translated into reality By Mohammad Mazraati
G ender equality is embedded in the OPEC Fund’s work. Our current strategy identifies inclusion as a guiding principle and prioritizes initiatives that advance women’s economic participation, leadership and entrepreneurship. This commitment is reflected in the OPEC Fund’s project delivery. Between 2018 and mid-2025, 35 operations
with gender-disaggregated reporting benefited nearly 750,000 women across agriculture, education, finance, transport and infrastructure. Agriculture accounted for the largest share (more than 300,000 women), followed by transport and storage (almost 200,000) and banking and financial services (over 130,000). Asia
recorded the highest number of female beneficiaries (355,000), with Africa close behind (278,000). Public Sector operations generated the greatest measurable impact, supporting well over 600,000 women. Concrete examples illustrate how gender mainstreaming drives stronger development outcomes.
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