This paper analyzes changes in the allocation of child labor within the household in reaction to exogenous shocks … compensated for some of the intra-household differences, as they reduced child labor more for older boys who used to work more and … suggest that time allocation and specialization patterns in child labor within the household are important factors to …

. Gender differences in laws affect both developing and developed economies, and women in all regions. Women, business, and the …. Gender equality is important not only for fairness and equity, but also for economic efficiency and is at the center of …

in Burkina Faso. Burkinabè adolescent girls face high adolescent fertility rates, early and forced marriage, an increased … traditional and harmful gender stereotypes. The objectives of the study were to understand the impact that structural and proximal …

Pakistan remains one of the region's poorest performers against MDG targets. Progress toward education, gender, and …

goal (MDG) targets in education, health, and poverty reduction. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important …

Maldives, a middle income country, is on track to meet most of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), while gender …

about 23 percent in 2007 to 12-13 percent in 2012. Gender equality and women's empowerment are important determinants of …

development goal (MDG) on poverty reduction; however, gender inequality still persists. Maternal mortality rate is 190 deaths per …