Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

Mulu Burhane Hundera 

Mulu Hundera is an academic and practitioner with over 16 years of experience teaching, researching, and developing gender-inclusive policies. Her work primarily focuses on social inclusion, gender equality, female entrepreneurship, and management. Mulu has contributed to numerous development projects in low- and middle-income countries, conducting in-depth gender analyses and crafting gender equality strategies tailored to diverse sectors, including education, agriculture, health, and climate change.

Mulu has also provided strategic guidance on integrating gender-responsive and inclusive policies into development programs, driving measurable change. She has led various training initiatives on key topics such as female talent development, leadership, gender-responsive climate actions, and gender lens investing.

Mulu’s academic contributions include several high-impact publications in peer-reviewed journals, addressing themes such as work-family conflict, gender and peace, and the social role expectations of female entrepreneurs in developing countries. Her expertise also extends to advising organizations on fostering inclusive leadership and empowering women in entrepreneurship.