We examine how global pressures for competitiveness and gender equality have merged into a discourse of "inclusive … programmes in the larger discourse about gender inequalities, we focus on how they adapt current global concerns about both being … "the best" and increasing "gender equality" in locally specific ways, a process called vernacularisation. German equality …

As a starting point, this paper recognizes the importance of gender equity for economic growth, societal well …, implementation and impacts the authors propose a strategic approach to gender mainstreaming that strengthens inclusive policy making … by adding a gender lens and tools for assessing the impact of policies on women and other under-represented groups and …