Good Global Economic and Social Practices to Promote Gender Equality in the Labor Market
Increasing job opportunities and decent work for women are essential for advancing economic and social development in countries, because many women continue to experience gender inequalities at work. An analysis of strategies to counter gender discrimination and promote equality between men and women shows how a combination of good practices in law and in social and economic policy can improve equitable employment opportunities, remuneration, and treatment for women and men at work. This report provides some examples of good global economic and social practices to reverse unequal labor market outcomes for women and realize their economic potential to the full. It is part of a series consisting of: •Good Global Economic and Social Practices to Promote Gender Equality in the Labor Market •Good Global Legal Practices to Promote Gender Equality in the Labor Market •Gender Equality and the Labor Market: Cambodia, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines •Gender Equality in the Labor Market in Cambodia •Gender Equality in the Labor Market in the Philippines.
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2013-12
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Institutions: | Asian Development Bank ; Asian Development Bank (ADB) |
Subject: | gender | women | labor market | global practices | economic | social | gender equality | ADB | ILO | decent work | inclusive growth | Gender-Responsive Fiscal Policy | Gender-Responsive Monetary Policy | Gender-Responsive Trade | employment | employment policies | gender mainstreaming | gender-specific policies | micro enterprises | small enterprises | mircocredit | microfinance | informal economy | school | training | girls | social protection | conditional cash transfer | public employment | social funds | gender analysis | GAD | gender and development | women's association | technical assistance |
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