A growing body of literature indicates that reducing gender inequalities and increasing women's access to productive … resources greatly improves both welfare and economic productivity. Despite recent gains in some areas, significant gender …. This report examines key gender inequalities and gender-based differences in economic activities, opportunities, and …

Comparison between Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and East Asia indicates that gender inequality in education and employment … reducing gender-based asset inequality in SSA is an important development goal. This report documents the structural role of … case that reducing gender inequality would increase growth, efficiency, and welfare. The authors make key recommendations …