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It’s now well established that real and active participation in development has many positives for women-and as a flow-on—for households, children and communities, and um even in the most remote communities there has at least been discussion of women’s rights to participate, and women are having a voice. Let’s not be naïve about this— there is still a long way to go!

　　Many of the women we have talked about today have become more financially independent, or at least less financially dependent, they have developed their skills, their economic potential, and the participation has provided opportunities for increased gender equity for improved resources and conditions and these have enabled girls to go to school, all of which will have a profound impact on future generations of women.