Gender Equality in International Aid: What has Norwegian Gender Politics Got to Do With It?

The article by Selbervik and Østebø examines how Norway’s domestic gender equality policies, particularly concerning care and breadwinning, are reflected in its international aid policies. Despite Norway’s reputation for gender equality, and early childhood care and education as a central initiative to achieve it, the study finds these domestic policies are not significantly integrated into its aid strategies. The authors argue for the inclusion of childcare, motherhood, and fatherhood in international aid policies, emphasizing the importance of contextualized, culturally sensitive approaches and the potential relevance of Norwegian experiences for aid-receiving countries.

Hilde Selbervik & Marit Tolo Østebø (2013). «Gender Equality in International Aid: What has Norwegian Gender Politics Got to Do With It?”. Gender, Technology and Development 17(2), 205–228.