Gender-Based Violence as a Political Issue: Policy Responses in Conflict-Affected States: Fiscal Dimensions and Revenue Implications

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze gender-based violence as a political issue and explore its policy responses in conflict-affected states, particularly in Equatorial Guinea.
• Mixed methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative research.
• Review of existing scholarship and institutional dynamics related to gender-based violence.
• Identification of policy implications within the African context.
• Highlights key policy responses and institutional factors affecting gender-based violence in conflict contexts.
• Emphasizes the fiscal dimensions and revenue implications of addressing gender-based violence.
• Concludes with actionable recommendations for policymakers in Equatorial Guinea.

Abstract