Women are disadvantaged relative to men, according to key economic, social, and political measures of equality, but in … including gender considerations in budget programs and policies. Other arguments have a weaker economic basis but may be more … socially or politically compelling. The experience to date with "gender budgeting," which entails looking at gender issues …

that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and … economic austerity measures on women to avoid exacerbating gender inequalities. …This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds …

This paper shows that during the 1990s, and before the 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea, the gender gap in education … in Eritrea has widened on the national level, and large regional disparities have persisted. The gender gap appears to be … linked to lower female teacher participation and limited employment opportunities. The widening of the gender gap is likely …

Statistics indicate that the economic and social development of women in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA …) compares unfavorably with most regions in the world. This paper assesses the influence of government expenditure and taxation … policies on the economic and social welfare of women in the region. On the expenditure side, we test the explanatory power of …

This paper examines the concept of gender-responsive government budgeting, promoted in recent years by women … management systems in some countries can help promote gender equality-to the extent of government involvement in gender …-sensitive sectors and programs-at any level of available funding. However, to be fully effective, obstacles such as gender …