Tag Archives: gender gap

Gender equality ranking – clear winners and losers?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by genderdebate

The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report measures gender inequality in various nations by focusing on the gaps between men and women in the economic, political, educational and health spheres. Four critical areas of gender inequality are considered, which … Continue reading →

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How about gender equity in employment in developing countries?

Posted on November 10, 2010 by genderdebate

Over the last three decades, women increasingly managed to join the labour force, though overall participation rates are still significantly higher for men (ILO, 2010). However, female labour market participation rates are likely to decline in poor countries that undergo … Continue reading →

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Closing Gender Gaps Crucial to Economic Development

Posted on November 2, 2010 by genderdebate

Four development institutions including the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) and the Makerere University, Kampala (MUK), on Wednesday October 27, 2010 in Tunis, jointly … Continue reading →

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