The regional and sub-regional women’s networks have contributed fundamentally to promote women’s empowerment and leadership. Their work is supported through provisions in the EI Program and Budget, through development cooperation projects, and other means available. There are currently 10 sub-regional or regional networks in place: one Pan-African and five sub-regional, three sub-regional in Asia-Pacific, one Caribbean, European (the ETUCE has several linked Women’s and Equality structures), as well as one regional and three sub-regional women’s networks in Latin America.