In a move that signals a renewed emphasis on gender equality and feminist macroeconomics, the Bretton Woods Project has announced the appointment of Tara Povey as its new Gender Equality and Macroeconomics Project Lead. Povey's arrival at the helm of this influential organization promises to usher in a new era of advocacy, as she leverages her extensive expertise to challenge the gender-blind policies of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Povey's impressive credentials make her uniquely qualified for this pivotal role. Prior to joining the Bretton Woods Project, she was an academic and researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies and Goldsmiths, University of London, where her work focused on the impact of the IMF and World Bank's policies on gender-based social movements and civil society organizations in the Global South. Her extensive publications on topics ranging from social movements and austerity to women's rights in the Middle East and North Africa have earned her a reputation as a leading voice in the field of feminist economics.
In her new position, Povey will be responsible for developing the Bretton Woods Project's work on gender and feminist macroeconomics through the Gender Equality and Macroeconomics project. This will involve tracking and reporting on key developments within the IMF, feminist economist, and women's rights spheres, with the aim of identifying advocacy opportunities and strengthening relationships with civil society partners working on economic justice and women's rights.
Povey's appointment comes at a critical juncture, as the global economy grapples with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing fallout from the Ukraine crisis. These turbulent times have laid bare the deep-rooted inequalities that continue to plague the global financial system, with women and marginalized communities bearing the brunt of the economic hardship.
Tara's expertise and passion for gender-inclusive economic policies make her the ideal candidate to lead our Gender Equality and Macroeconomics project, said the Bretton Woods Project's director. Her commitment to amplifying the voices of the Global South and championing intersectional feminist approaches will be instrumental in driving the transformative change we seek.
Povey's arrival at the Bretton Woods Project signals a renewed determination to challenge the gender-blind nature of the IMF and World Bank's policies, which have often exacerbated existing inequalities and undermined the economic empowerment of women. Through her advocacy work, she aims to elevate the perspectives of civil society organizations and feminist economists, ensuring that their insights and demands are heard at the highest levels of global financial governance.
As the Bretton Woods Project embarks on this new chapter, Tara Povey's leadership promises to be a driving force in the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive global economy. Her unwavering commitment to gender equality and her deep understanding of the complex intersections between macroeconomics and social justice will undoubtedly shape the organization's agenda and inspire a new generation of advocates to join the fight for a more just and sustainable future.
