538. It should be noted that the National Women’s Economic Empowerment Strategy was adopted in 2017 together with its five-year action plan 2017-2021 and the establishment of the Joint (FAO, UNWomen, IFAD and WFP) Programme to speed up the Economic Empowerment of Women and Girls in Rural Communities and improvement of agricultural production through access to land by women. 539. Niger has developed an Education and Training Sector Transition Plan (PTSEF 2020-2022). In the area of access, as an operational strategy, this plan seeks to: - Develop as rapidly as possible the reception facilities for vocational training by prioritizing upgraded learning and non-formal education; - Introduce a new unified strategy for enrolment of girls in accordance with Decree No. 2017935 /PRN/MEP/A/EC/MES of 5 December 2017, on the protection, support and assistance for the girl child still attending school in Niger. 540. On the issue of quality, particularly in the area of non-formal education, the PTSEF (2020-2022) seeks to increase education offer in the area of non-formal education through a new strategy which has been added to the different models with support from external sources. This includes integration of Koranic schools into the sub-system of non-formal education and the consideration of the learners of these schools as being a part of the non-formal education. Increase the quota of women and girls to 30% to ensure a higher representation in elective positions and decision-making bodies. 541. Niger has launched the upward review process of the law on quotas to elective positions from 15% to 25% and appointed positions from 25% to 30%. Develop empowerment programmes for women and girls in order to reduce their vulnerability and ensure their qualitative contribution to the development of the country. 542. Empowerment programmes have been designed for women and girls to minimize their vulnerability and ensure that they contribute qualitatively to the development of the country. They include, among others: - The 3N Initiative of (Nigeriens Feeding Nigeriens), the provision of domestic appliances to reduce difficult domestic chores, Income Generating Activities (IGAs) ; - The continued implementation of social safety nets; - The establishment of the Business House to facilitate the creation of women’s businesses; - The establishment of 342 multi-purpose platforms in 7 regions (Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Tahoua, Tillabéry, Zinder and Niamey) including 102 in 2018. They have been equipped with a two-stroke diesel engine which helps to operate different equipment, either one after the other or simultaneously. It is equipped with a mill for cereals, shellers, battery chargers, an oil press machine, a crusher, dryer, saws, water pumps with or without a water tank and//or water distribution network, a mini electrical network with lamps. 543. Niger, just like many African countries, has adopted legislative and regulatory measures for women in general and for girls still attending school, in particular. This has been carried out, among others, through:  The Constitution of 25 November 2010 It establishes the 7th Republic, and it is an opportunity which guarantees equality between men and women in general, and equality of opportunities for access to the education system for girls and boys. Thus, in Article 8 it provides that: “The Republic of Niger is a State governed by the Rule of Law. It provides equality for all before the law without any distinction as to sex, social, 105